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What are the symptoms of lung worm in dogs?

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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.


What does lung worm do to dogs?

Lungworm can lead to poor blood clotting, which can also make your dog more prone to nose bleeds, and can cause anaemia, which may make your dog's eyes and gums look paler than usual. Lungworm may also cause bleeding in the whites of the eyes.

How long does it take for a dog to show symptoms of lungworm?

After about 28 days the worms start to produce their own larvae which can lead to serious problems. It can cause haemorrhages in the lungs, liver, intestine, eyes and spinal cord but also pretty much anywhere in the body.

What does lungworm in dogs look like?

Dogs will often cough due to the physical presence of the worms in their lung area. Problems associated with bleeding, such as blood in urine, vomiting blood and petechial haemorrhage (pink blood spots on the gums) may be signs of lungworm. Owners may also notice a severe reddening around the eye – scleral haemorrhage.

Can a dog recover from lungworm?

Once diagnosed and treated, most dogs will recover fully from lungworm.

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