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What happens if my dog has lungworm?

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Created: 2022-05-27 04:06:10

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After infection, lungworm usually causes progressively worsening signs of cardiac and respiratory disease, such as coughing (often at 'extremes' of exercise); as well as causing bleeding in the lungs, liver, intestine, eyes, and spinal cord, but also pretty much anywhere in the body.


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.

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

Is lungworm in dogs fatal?

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. If left untreated, it can be fatal in severe cases.

Do I need to treat my dog for lungworm?

Adult lungworms live in the heart and blood vessels of the lungs of dogs and can cause serious health issues, so effective preventative treatment is essential.

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