INTERNAL PARASITES

While the exterior of a dog attack fleas and ticks, in the body are numerous parasites. Most of them belong to the family of worms that bother a dog. There are few, and protozoa that can cause problems.

The dog can get tapeworm if you eat an infected flea. Normally it is very difficult to determine whether a healthy dog has a tapeworm. The only signs can be hair that was not great, weight loss despite a good appetite or occasional stomach problems. Confirmation of the presence of parts of tapeworms in the stool. These are small, ružicastobijeli, thin, rectangular shaped parts. Once dried look like rice. If the parts are not present, the diagnosis can be made so that the eggs are detected in stools under a microscope. Solve the dog temporarily from tapeworm is simple, with remedies against worms prescribed by a veterinarian. Excessive intake of the drug is not effective against worms with tapeworms and can be dangerous.
Long-term control without the tapeworm is not possible unless the middle of fleas.
Ascaride are the most common round worms - worms (nematodes) were found in psu.Odrasli dogs that have worms rarely show symptoms that might prove to be infected. Worms are cylindrical and long are about 4-5 inches. They represent a real danger in pups, where they receive them from the mother in the womb.
It is important to know that all puppies have worms. In severe infections, worms can be found in the stool. The treatment is simple and can start early, more than two weeks and repeated every two weeks until the eggs or dead worms are no longer found. Some puppies can die from infection worms. Medicines for pinworms should rewrite veterinarian.
Hookworm is generally found in warmer climates and infection comes when the larvae eat from the ground or lick the hair. It can cause anemia, diarrhea and thinness. Since these worms is very small and not visible to the naked eye, their treatment should be determined by a veterinarian.
Whipworms live in the large intestine and can see little or no symptoms. Dogs usually become infected if you do encounter a larva in the polluted area. Again the diagnosis and treatment should be left to the vet. One of the simplest ways to control this parasite is to buy a day feces. This will help to keep the yard clean.
Protozoa are more difficult to diagnose and treat. Coccidiosis and Giardia are not as roads and usually attack young puppies. They are usually associated with overcrowded unsanitary conditions and can be transmitted through the mother (if she carrier), can infect each other, across the water, especially rural lukewarm and streams. The most common symptom of infection of protozoa, the slime and blood stools. The diagnosis of this condition it is possible to do so only if there is a fresh sample.
With coccidiosom, except diarrhea puppy will be weak and will forfeit only. Puppies good hiding protozoa and show no signs unless they are found under stress. In general, many times the puppy does not become sick until you go to a new home. Once the disease is diagnosed the treatment is fast and puppy returns quickly to normal.