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 worms cause heavy breathing in dogs?
Shallow and rapid breathing. When worms inhabit your dog's lungs and the surrounding veins, respiratory problems will also occur. Along with coughing, the areas around the blood vessels in the lungs will begin to retain fluid, making it harder for your dog to receive oxygen, resulting in shallow, more rapid breaths.
Can worms affect 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 side effects of worms in dogs?
Some of the most common symptoms of worms in dogs are:Weight loss accompanied by a marked increase or decrease in appetite.Distended abdomen, or 'pot-bellied' appearance.Lethargy.Vomiting.Diarrhea/chronic soft stools.Chronic coughing.Dulling of coat and/or hair loss accompanied by skin irritation/inflammation.Preventing, Identifying and Treating Worms In Dogs
What are the symptoms of lung worm in dogs?
The most common symptoms of lungworm infection are:Coughing.Changes in breathing or struggling to breathe.Going off food.Upset tummy with vomiting and/or diarrhoea.Loss of weight.Tiredness and depression.Unexplained or excessive bruising.Pale gums.Lungworm And Your Dog - Vets4Pets
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