Puppies that have a lungworm infection tend to be more affected than adult dogs. Symptoms are non-specific and range from a slight increase in breathing rate, moderate coughing or sneezing when stressed, to severe coughing, wheezing, respiratory distress, or exercise intolerance.
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 long does it take for a dog to show symptoms of lungworm?
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 puppies get lungworm?
Dogs of all ages and breeds are susceptible to lungworm, with playful, younger dogs (less than 2 years old), unsurprisingly, more prone to picking up the parasite. Dogs known to purposely eat slugs and snails are obviously considered higher risk.
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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