How can I prevent lungworm in the first place? The best way to avoid lungworm is to make a monthly preventative treatment part of your dog's regular anti-parasite routine, alongside worming and flea treatments. Speak to your vet about the most effective lungworm treatments available.
What Wormer protects against lungworm?
Advocate is the only product to prevent and treat lungworm. When given monthly, Advocate prevents the establishment of an infection. If your vet suspects your dog may have already become infected with this parasite, they can be prescribed Advocate to treat the condition.
How can the lungworm disease be prevented?
Picking up your dog's faeces quickly will help prevent the spread of lungworm. Removing toys and bowls from the garden overnight so they are not exposed to slugs and snails. Changing the water in water bowls frequently.
Do worming tablets treat lungworm?
Speak to your daytime vet about prescribing a regular worming treatment. These usually come in the form of tablets or spot-ons and are administered monthly. Be aware that not all wormers, particularly over-the-counter treatments, are effective against lungworm.
Can you treat lungworm naturally?
Can lungworms be treated naturally? Yes, there is a natural treatment for lungworms in dogs. Basically, lungworms travel to the lungs through the intestine, so regular use of intestinal worms prevention will reduce the risk of worms moving into the lungs. Pumpkin seeds can be used to deworm lungworms.
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