Why do dogs need to be dewormed?

Parasites can seriously endanger the health of dogs, affect their growth and development, cause dogs to suffer from skin diseases, and create conditions for the invasion of other pathogens, thus causing Dogs develop various problems. What’s more serious is that many dogs will infect their owners, especially children, when they get tapeworms and roundworms. When children at home touch the dog, lean head-to-head with the dog, or behave in a affectionate manner, they may be infected with parasites. Whether it’s for your dog or yourself, deworming your dog is essential.

How to judge whether there are parasites

Many dogs will become abnormally thin when there are parasites in their bodies, and they will not gain weight no matter how much they eat. Some puppies have intestinal parasites, which are transmitted from the mother to the puppies through the placenta or milk. Due to the thin intestinal cavity of the puppies, the number of parasites is large and the puppies are large, causing the puppies to lose their appetite, become thin, and have slow growth and development. ; Constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and increased abdominal circumference. Very few dogs can also suffer from small intestinal intussusception and anal prolapse. Severe infection can lead to complications and death in dogs. Parasitic infections in some adult dogs are generally invisible, so even if no parasites are found in the dog's feces, they should be dewormed on time.

How often is the best time to deworm?

Under normal circumstances, puppies should be dewormed for the first time 20 to 30 days after birth, and then once a month. For deworming, 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.