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What are the signs of lungworm?

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Signs of lungworm disease are vague, and easily confused with other illnesses, including: Weight loss. Breathing difficulties. Coughing (especially bringing up blood) Lethargy. Poor blood clotting/persistent bleeding. General sickness. Circling. Stomach and back pain.


How do I know if my dog has lungworm?

The most common symptoms of lungworm infection are:1Coughing.2Changes in breathing or struggling to breathe.3Going off food.4Upset tummy with vomiting and/or diarrhoea.5Loss of weight.6Tiredness and depression.7Unexplained or excessive bruising.8Pale gums.Lungworm And Your Dog - Vets4Pets

How do you know you have lungworm?

A definitive diagnosis of a lungworm infection is usually made by identification of parasite stages in the feces of an infected animal. The eggs of Eucoleus aerophilus and Eucoleus boehmi may be detected in a routine fecal flotation test or in an examination of saliva or nasal discharges.

How long do lungworm symptoms take to appear?

Lungworms can live and develop undetected because dogs may not show signs until the infection is in its later stages. Find out more about lungworm in dogs – the symptoms and treatment. In as little as 28 days after infection, the female adult worms can begin to lay eggs.

Can a dog recover from lungworm?

Once diagnosed and treated, most dogs will recover fully from lungworm. But the earlier the treatment, the better the prognosis.

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