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Worms

Intestinal worms are very common in young animals. Intestinal worms can be passed from the mother to her pups or picked up from other animals by ingestion of infectious feces. Intestinal worms can cause diarrhea, malabsorbtion and weight loss, poor immunity, anemia, and intestinal obstruction in severe cases.

Symptoms

Diarrhea	Loss of Appetite
Vomiting	Poor Growth
Anemia

Steps

Collect fresh samples of the vomit and feces in a glass or plastic container so the vet can determine if there are worms

Identify the worms if possible Roundworms - look like a mass of spaghetti in stool or diarrhea Tapeworms - look like small white squares and are oblong or flat, it looks like a grain of rice and can stick to the hair around the anus

Encourage your dog to drink water and offer him small easily digested meals, like boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice

Bring your pet to the veterinarian for examination, checkup, and treatment

Warnings

Make sure to have your dog checked out if you suspect worms as it can get worse if not treated

Make sure to pick up your dog's droppings every day to prevent reinfection and dispose them in a sealed plastic bag

Keep children away from the fecal matter as they can get infected with them as well All adults and children should wash their hands thoroughly after handling the family pet.

DO NOT administer any human medications to your pet for diarrhea

Tips

Different medicines are used to treat different worms so a sample is best so the vet can determine what kind of medicine to provide

Dog's who take monthly heartworm medication will be protected against hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms

Some types of worms are not visible to the naked eye and a stool sample will have to be examined under a microscope

Young animals can deteriorate rapidly if not treated early enough.

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