Drontal - The Proof Is in the Poop, or Signs Your Dog Has Worms

Does your dog have intestinal worms? Reading this article, one would surmise you're worried - it may really be that your dog has intestinal worms, only that you didn't' notice. Here are some ways and means to find out if your dog is infected by what kind of intestinal worm.

First things first - check your dog's poop for whipworms

Whipworm eggs survive in both poop and in dirt. Detecting whipworms remains difficult, though. They do cause health problems in your dog which you can detect - diarrhea that keeps coming back (could be bloody), loss of weight, anemia, an inflamed large intestine (colitis, not easy to detect unless you're trained). Check your dog's poop for blood and whipworms eggs. It's probably best to have your dog checked by a vet, because the whipworm eggs may not appear every time your dog poops.

Roundworms in your dog - unhealthy outward physical signs, some clues again in the dog's poop

Dogs and young pups infected with roundworms usually have diarrhea and vomit a lot, and this condition may cause them to have that unpleasant-looking pot-belly appearance. Here's a clear image of roundworms, so you'd know when you see one - they look like white spaghetti about two to four inches long, and they also pass into dog poop. Hard to miss. Roundworms aren't life-threatening, but do cause your dog discomfort. So do have your beloved dog checked up when you notice the outward signs.

Looking for hookworms in your dog - look for a rash on their feet and diarrhea

Signs your dog may have hookworms are the following - itchy feet, feet rashes, wheezing, coughing, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and the ever-present black or blood-colored poop. Left untreated, dogs with hookworms can suffer from anemia and may die. Young puppies are particularly vulnerable to this condition. Hookworms are tough to find, even in poop, so do consult your vet.

Hunting for tapeworms in your dog - itching on the anus spot, abdominal discomfort, and other signs

Tapeworm segments can sometimes be left in your dog's poop. Look for some small, rather flat, and noticeably wide small grains (looks like rice, of the uncooked kind). One other sign is when your dog has to have its behind rubbing against the floor - that's hard to miss, too. That's because tapeworms can cause itching around the anus area.

Why deworming your dog and a vet's advice are crucial to pet health

Treatment is to be repeated until all the dormant and live larvae and eggs all perish. Of course, you administer this only under your vet's supervision following a deworming program that's prescribed - the dewormer must fit your dog's weight and how bad the infection is.

Drontal Chewable All-Wormer is one of the popular and recommended dewormers. No more hard to administer worming treatments - Drontal is liver-flavored, your dog will love it. It effectively controls all major gastro-intestinal worms - hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. It's easy to buy Drontal Plus online, alternatively you can buy it from your vet.