Most dogs infected with heartworms do not show any signs for a long time. . Cat Behavior Problems - Aggression - Petting Aggression
Can having heartworms make a dog aggressive?
In severe cases, not only can it make him overly fatigued, heartworm can also make your dog extremely nervous or anxious. Maybe he's suddenly easily startled or growls at you for no apparent reason.
What causes a dog to suddenly become aggressive?
1 Your suddenly aggressive dog may have an injury or an illness that's causing major discomfort and stress. Some possible causes of pain include arthritis, bone fractures, internal injuries, various tumors, and lacerations. Other illnesses may affect your dog's brain, leading to seemingly unreasonable aggression.
How do dogs act when they have heartworms?
Active dogs, dogs heavily infected with heartworms, or those with other health problems often show pronounced clinical signs. Signs of heartworm disease may include a mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity, decreased appetite, and weight loss.
Can worms affect a dogs behavior?
Tapeworms are a common problem in dogs. Surprisingly, although they are quite big – up to half a meter long, they cause only mild disease. They are one, but not the only, cause of 'scooting' behaviour of dogs.
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