Specialized Dogs (Definite Introduction)
The reason why dogs are dewormed The key is that dogs’ daily lives are closely related to ours. If a dog carries a large number of parasites, the owner and family who raise it will also suffer greatly. Now that the weather is getting warmer, mosquitoes are everywhere. , it is particularly important to deworm dogs both internally and externally. So how should we accurately deworm dogs internally and externally?
1. Why should dogs be dewormed
1. As an owner, in addition to providing the dog with necessary food and good care, he also We should pay more attention to the health of dogs and ourselves. Among them, dog parasites are a problem that is easily underestimated by us. Many types of parasites can infect dogs. In addition to the common stomach worms such as roundworms and tapeworms that we know about, there are also heartworms, mites, etc. that we don’t know about.
2. Parasites will seriously affect the health of dogs. They not only affect the growth and development of puppies and reduce the efficiency of feeding, but also create conditions for the invasion of other bacteria, thereby causing various problems in dogs. . What's more serious is that some tapeworms, roundworms, etc. in dogs can attack their owners, especially young children. Children petting dogs, leaning head-to-head with puppies, or engaging in dog-friendly behaviors, or touching bare feet may cause people to feel parasites, so dog deworming is considered essential!
2. How to judge that dogs have parasites
1. Dogs that feel that they have parasites will eat more, and they will not gain weight no matter how much they eat. Owners should not be careless, as sometimes parasitic diseases can kill puppies if they are not taken seriously.
2. About 80% of most puppies have intestinal parasites, which are transmitted through the placenta or breast milk of the dog’s mother. Because the intestinal cavity of puppies is thin, the parasites are relatively large in number and individual, causing the puppies to have loss of appetite, weakness, and slow development; constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and increased abdominal circumference. Some puppies may develop small intestinal intussusception or anal prolapse. Serious feelings can lead to serious complications and death. In addition, parasites in adult dogs are generally invisible, so even if parasites are not found in the feces, they should be dewormed in time.
3. What are the types of parasites?
Talking about parasites, anyone who has a dog at home will understand that dog parasites are divided into internal and external parasites. . But what are the internal parasites? Is it just the intestines and stomach? bodyEctoparasites are further divided into intracutaneous and ectoparasites:
1. External cutaneous parasites: ticks, lice, fleas, etc.
2. Intracutaneous parasites: mites
3. Internal parasites are divided into intestinal parasites, blood parasites and intracellular parasites
4. Intestinal parasites: roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, whipworms, etc. .
5. Blood parasites: heartworm, babesiosis (transmitted by ticks)
4. Dog deworming time
Puppies should be checked once a month, and adult dogs should be dewormed every three months. According to the type of parasite, appropriate high-efficiency and low-toxic anthelmintics should be used for deworming. Puppies should be dewormed for the first time 20 to 30 days after birth. Mainly used to remove nematodes and surface parasites, there are many drugs available, which are sold in various pet hospitals, clinics or pet stores. Adult dogs should generally be dewormed every quarter. Broad-spectrum anthelmintic drugs are commonly used, and the commonly used domestic ones that are imported are all OK. When deworming, it should be noted that the dose of the drug must be appropriate. It cannot be too large or too small. Too large a dose can easily cause poisoning, while too small a dose cannot achieve the purpose of deworming. In addition, if there are many dogs at home, it is best to take deworming medicine in batches. This will be relatively safer.
5. How to deworm your dog accurately
1. Initial deworming: You can carry out the first deworming from 25 days ago
2. Deworming method: Use deworming medicine before immunization. If the parasites are eliminated for 2 consecutive days, deworming can be repeated on the 7th day, and deworming once a month for the next 6 months. After six months of age, you can deworm every three months.
3. Heartworm removal: For puppies over 6 weeks old, once a month for the first 3 months and once every 2 months for the later period.
4. Toxoplasma gondii removal: once every 3 months.
5. To expel external parasites: drops once a month (depending on the product).
6. Intracellular parasites: Toxoplasma gondii, coccidia.
From the content of the above article, you can understand how harmful parasites in a dog's body are to itself and its owner. However, the owner does not need to be afraid, as long as the dog is regularly expelled internally and externally. If you take a proper bath and keep your body clean, you will definitely be protected from parasites.
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