Why should dogs be dewormed

Parasites are everywhere. Dogs will carry or be infected with parasites since they are born. It is no exaggeration to say that parasites will accompany dogs throughout their lives. If the dog is in a place with a relatively poor environment, then at this time, the parasites parasitizing the dog will compete with the dog for food, which is the nutrients needed for the parasites to grow and reproduce. During this process, the parasites will grow bigger and better, and the dog will become thinner and thinner, gradually become malnourished, grow slowly or stop growing. In more serious cases, the dog will die.

What are the benefits of deworming dogs

Many parasites are zoonotic. For example, common fleas, because the body temperature of dogs is relatively high, fleas will prefer to live on dogs and reproduce very quickly. If the owner is exposed to it for a long time, it is inevitable that he will also be infected by fleas. Another type of parasite is internal parasites, such as Toxoplasma gondii. Because of the existence of this parasite, many families will have to give away their dogs when someone is pregnant. That's because if you are infected with Toxoplasma gondii, it can easily lead to fetal malformation or miscarriage. Although with the continuous development of medical technology, this situation is still relatively rare, but it still has to be prevented. Therefore, deworming dogs regularly is not only for the good of the dog, but also for the health of the owner.

What are the characteristics of dogs infected with parasites

An obvious characteristic of dogs infected with parasites is that they eat a lot, but they will not gain weight no matter how much they eat every day. , on the one hand, it may be due to the dog's food, but the main reason is the parasites in the body. At this time, the owner must not take it lightly, sometimes serious cases may be fatal. Some of the more obvious symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, and even pulling out the worms directly. Compared with internal parasites, external parasites are easier to observe. There are obvious characteristics, such as itching, red and swollen skin, hair loss, etc. in dogs. External parasites are very harmful to dogs, so owners should pay attention to observation in daily life.