By Darlene Arden; Paul C Gambardella; Douglas Brum; Angell Memorial Animal Hospital (Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.)
ISBN-10: 0071426957
ISBN-13: 9780071426954
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Testing is very important, as 5 to 10 percent of infested dogs will have serious or even fatal reactions if they are given preventive medication. Controlling and Preventing Parasites 33 Different types of heartworm medication can be given on a daily or monthly schedule. Ask your veterinarian which type is best for your dog. When used properly this medication is nearly 100 percent effective in preventing heartworm disease. The Heartworm Life Cycle 1. The host dog has adult heartworms in the right side of the heart and the pulmonary arteries.
The bad news about parasites is that they often are hidden from view, but can cause serious disease in your pet. The good news is that new drugs are available that are very effective at prevention and treatment. Veterinarians will recommend these drugs for your pet for good reasons—take advantage of them to keep your pet parasite-free. M. W here there are dogs, there will always be opportunistic parasites seeking a host. They cause stress and aggravation for both the dog and the owner. Some diseases of parasites are zoonotic, and that’s only one reason why it’s best to prevent parasites before they become a treatment problem.
Adult fleas carry tapeworm eggs, and the dog ingests the eggs when she inadvertently swallows an infected flea while biting at it or grooming. The eggs grow to maturity in the dog’s small intestine, a process that takes less than a month. A dog might also contract tapeworms by eating an infected rodent. The most obvious sign that your dog has tapeworms is the visible presence of the worms themselves—or rather, small segments of the worms that are passed through the stools. They look like grains of rice and are most commonly found around the dog’s anus, in her bedding, or in her feces.
The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital book of wellness and preventive care for dogs by Darlene Arden; Paul C Gambardella; Douglas Brum; Angell Memorial Animal Hospital (Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass.)
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