The Dogs They can be affected by parasites in any season of the year, especially if prevention measures are not taken, and even so they can sometimes kill some of them if you take them for a walk in the field.
So, to prevent your furry from being disturbed, let's see how to know if my dog has parasites.
Types of parasites
External
They are the easiest to identify as they are very visible. The most common are fleas, ticks and Mites, that feed on the animal's blood and that can cause various diseases, such as scabies, Lyme disease or dermatitis.
How do I know if my dog has external parasites? Very easy: seeing the insect itself or, much more frequently, observing that the animal scratches a lot. Sometimes, from so much it itches, you can end up doing the odd wound.
To prevent and / or combat them it is important that they are put on pipettes, collars or deworming sprays in spring and summer.
Internal
We usually call these worms, which reside in the internal organs of the dog and can cause more than one problem. There are many types, the most common being round and flat worms.
- Round: they lodge mainly in the intestines, but they can also be in the respiratory system. They are long and round, and are transmitted through feces, or breast milk if the mother is not dewormed.
- Plans: They are hosted in the small intestine, gallbladder, liver, mesenteric veins or in the hepatic tract. They are often transmitted by flea bites, but also by feces.
How to know that my dog has internal parasites?
The symptom more frequent are the following:
- Stomach swollen
- Scratches and / or licks his anus frequently
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dull coat
- Apathy
- Increased appetite
- Respiratory problems
If your dog has one or more of these symptoms, don't hesitate to take him to the vet.
Parasites have to be kept away from our friends. Only then can we ensure that they will not end up with a serious illness.