Symptoms and prevention of parasites in pet dogs

Jan 02,2024
4Min

Summer is the season when parasites are most common. I believe friends who own cats and dogs must have a headache! Because the symptoms of parasites are not very obvious, many pet owners simply don’t know that their pets are infected with parasites, so it is very dangerous. It is easy to infect one's owner or even family members. Therefore, friends who like to raise cats and dogs must pay attention, especially those with children at home, so as not to cause unnecessary harm and psychological burden to adults and children.

1. Symptoms of parasites

1. Pet dogs or cats suddenly become very eatable and eat everything.

2. Severe vomiting, diarrhea or constipation.

3. Pet dogs or cats are mentally depressed and sometimes have convulsions.

4. The pet dog or cat gradually loses weight and becomes stunted.

5. The pet dog or cat becomes mentally abnormal, has a curved back, or even dies.

6. Pet dogs or cats have difficulty breathing and coughing, and their exercise ability is reduced.

7. The exercising dog or cat has persistent high fever, anorexia, and discharge from the eyes and nose.

8. The pet dog or cat loses hair somewhere in the heart and the skin of the body becomes red. There is even white sticky dander.

9. Pet dogs or cats lose hair on most parts of their bodies, or develop red spots, or pustules the size of millet or wheat grains, forming ulcers. Not only does it stink but it's also very itchy.

2. Prevention of parasites

1. Parasites are related to temperature and environment. Friends who have pet cats or dogs must keep the room environment clean and hygienic.

2. Parasites can be infected through water sources, so the water sources for pet dogs or cats must also be clean.

3. The body surfaces of pet dogs and cats are more likely to breed parasites. So bathe your pet cats and dogs regularly.

4. Stray cats or dogs are generally not dewormed in towns, so pet dogs and cats must avoid contact with them.

5. The living environment of pet dogs and cats must be regularly sterilized and disinfected.

6. Use some shower gel specially designed for dogs and cats to bathe your pets.

The above is a detailed introduction to the symptoms of parasites and some methods of preventing parasites. Parasites are not only harmful to pet dogs or cats, they are also very harmful to humans if they are infected. Therefore, for the health of their pet dogs or cats, themselves and their families, pet owners must pay attention and take prevention according to the methods introduced above.

Previous article:How to avoid ticks biting your dog and how to deworm your dog
Next article:What to do if your dog has skin disease and what to pay attention to
Related articles