Intestinal Hygiene
- February 02, 2024
Intestinal Hygiene - Dogs and Cats
There are many types of worms (known as intestinal parasites) that can get into your dog's and cat's GI tract. However some dogs and cats are more vulnerable than others, with an increased risk of contracting an intestinal parasite.
The different types of worms can also affect your dogs in different ways as the symptoms of each type of worm vary as well as the way in which dogs are infected. In the UK, the most common intestinal worms are; roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and whipworms.
Let's look in detail at each of these worms:-
- January 26, 2024
We often get asked - how frequently should I test for worms? In this blog we cover some guidelines
Pets can be infected with worms and not show any signs - particularly in the early stages. Worms in pets can cause the following symptoms:-
- diarrhoea
- digestive disturbances,
- bloating and wind
- coughing / severe lung disease
- weight loss, poor condition, anaemia and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)