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What are the side effects of intestinal worms in dogs?

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What are the symptoms of intestinal worms in dogs? Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Swollen abdomen. Lethargy. Nutritional deficiencies. Dehydration. Cough (normally only seen in roundworm and hookworm infections) Blocked intestine (only in severe cases infestations)


What problems can worms cause in dogs?

More serious cases in canines can produce signs of worms such as weight loss, poor coat, weakness, excessive hunger, loss of energy and diarrhoea and sickness. A dog with worms may eat more than usual, but still lose weight and where the diarrhoea is severe it can cause the dog's bottom to become sore.

What happens if worms go untreated in dogs?

If left untreated, worms can damage your dog's internal organs and lead to loss of consciousness and death. If you suspect that your dog has worms, take it to your nearest veterinary office. Most intestinal worms are easy to treat and your veterinarian will prescribe a medication based on the diagnosis.

When a dog has worms What are the symptoms?

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 Intestinal worms affect dogs?

Signs. Signs of roundworm infection include diarrhea, vomiting, pot-bellied appearance, coughing (dogs may cough up or vomit worms), weight loss and dull hair coat. Many dogs will show no signs of infection at first.

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