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How do you treat whipworms?

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Whipworm is effectively treated with albendazole, mebendazole or ivermectin. Each drug needs to be taken for 3 days. Dosage guidelines are the same for children as for adults. Albendazole should be taken with food.


How do you treat whipworms in dogs?

Your veterinarian may prescribe an anti-worm medication to kill the parasites in your dog's system and help alleviate his symptoms. There are several common anti-worm medications that are effective in treating whipworms, including febantel, fenbendazole, milbemycin, moxidectin, and oxantel.

How do you get rid of whipworm?

The most common and effective treatment for a whipworm infection is an antiparasitic medication, such as albendazole and mebendazole. This type of medication gets rid of any whipworms and whipworm eggs in the body. The medication usually needs to be taken for one to three days. Side effects are minimal.

How do you know if you have whipworms?

Abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhea occur when a large number of worms are present in the colon. Weight loss, bleeding from the intestine, and anemia.

How did my dog get whipworms?

Dogs become infected by eating the whipworm eggs in the soil, usually during grooming. Not all dogs show signs of a whipworm infection, but those that do may have diarrhea with blood and mucus, dehydration, and weight loss. Whipworm infections are diagnosed by finding parasite eggs during a veterinary fecal exam.

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