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Dog Worms -- Don't Let Them Get Started-Part2
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Roundworms are the most common, and are usually found in newborn puppies. Older dogs usually don't have problems with roundworms.
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Hookworms are also common. This worm lodges in the small intestine of the dog. When your dog has hookworms he will often have vomiting and diarrhea. In young puppies this can cause anemia and other complications.
Whipworms live in the junction where the large and small intestines meet. These worms cause inflammation in the lower part of the GI tract, and the symptoms resemble those of colitis. Whipworms are difficult to diagnose, but your vet will usually treat your dog according to the clinical signs.
Some dog worms need a host in order to be transmitted. This type includes tapeworms. Fleas most often serve as the host to carry these worms.
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The flea ingests the eggs and acts as host for the larvae. then the dog swallows the flea with its tapeworm already present.
Often dogs with tapeworms do not show clinical signs. With no obvious symptoms, this makes it hard to diagnose the problem. However, if you often see your dog rubbing his bottom along the ground or on the floor, he may have an infestation of tapeworms.
It's important to get your dog checked. You don't have to learn the hard way like I did.
Dog worms are a serious health hazard. They impact your dog's health and should be taken care of the minute you even suspect there could be a problem.
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