The most common signs and symptoms of intestinal parasites are: Diarrhea, with or without blood or mucus. Scooting. Vomiting. Distended abdomen (belly) Weight loss. Decreased activity. Dull coat.
How do you know if your dog has intestinal worms?
Coughing, diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy are the general signs the dog has worms. Other symptoms depend on the type of worm. For example, if your dog has a tapeworm, clear identifiers can be rapid weight loss or what appears to be grains of rice in their stool.
How do you treat intestinal parasites in dogs?
Roundworms and hookworms can be treated with a product containing pyrantel pamoate. Dogs with tapeworms should be treated with praziquantel (available over the counter or from your veterinarian). A whipworm infestation may be treated with fenbendazole available from your veterinarian.
What is the most common intestinal parasite in dogs?
Roundworms (Toxocara Canis, Toxascaris leonine) are the most common intestinal parasites in dogs. They are especially common in puppies. Adult roundworms live in the intestinal tracts of their hosts, consuming that host's food. The adult roundworm is round, white to light brown in color, and several inches long.
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