Lungworm could be the threat to your dog's health you never heard of. Unlike intestinal worms such as tapeworm and roundworm, adult lungworms live in the blood vessels of the lungs of dogs. If left untreated, it can cause difficulty breathing and other respiratory ailments.
Can intestinal parasites cause shortness of breath?
After you swallow the tiny (microscopic) ascariasis eggs, they hatch in the small intestine and the larvae migrate through the bloodstream or lymphatic system into the lungs. At this stage, you may experience signs and symptoms similar to asthma or pneumonia, including: Persistent cough. Shortness of breath.
Can worms affect your breathing?
Worms then travel from the belly into the chest. There they can cause respiratory symptoms, such as: Cough. Shortness of breath.
What are the symptoms of lung worm in dogs?
Signs of lungworm disease are vague, and easily confused with other illnesses, including:Weight loss.Breathing difficulties.Coughing (especially bringing up blood)Lethargy.Poor blood clotting/persistent bleeding.General sickness.Circling.Stomach and back pain.Lungworm in dogs | Dog health | The Kennel Club
Can worms cause a dog to pant?
Adult heartworms living in the heart and lungs can cause severe damage to the tissues in these organs. This can lead to heart and lung disease. Symptoms of affected dogs often include coughing, breathing difficulty, excessive panting, sudden collapse and even sudden death.
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