How to Treat Worms in a Dog
During the summer many dogs become infected with worms due to being outside more than usual. This can be troublesome and very concerning to your dog’s health if not found and treated properly.
Things You'll Need
- Liquid wormer that treats roundworms and hookworms with a Pyrantel base
- Teaspoon
- Dog food
- Dog feces
- Paper towel
Instructions
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How To Treat Worms In A Dog
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Check for live worms by picking up fresh droppings with a paper towel. Many times you will have to use a portion of the paper towel to pull the feces apart to see inside.
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If you do not see worms, but do see a jelly like excrement, this is normally a sign of roundworms. If the excrement has a foul odor or a runny and liquid but not diarrhea texture, you should treat immediately.
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For every 10 pounds of weight you should give 1 teaspoon or 5 milliliters of dewormer. This does is only given once, and the active ingredient in this should be pyrantel. You should check the fecal matter again in 6 weeks to see if reinfection has occurred.
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Place the dosage for your dog into a small amount of dog food if your pooch has a hard time taking medicines. Only give half of the normal amount of food with medicine in it, to be sure that your pet will actually eat all of the medicine. No food has to be withheld before dosing.
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Tips & Warnings
Many dewormers do not require a prescription and can be bought at your local pet store or supermarket in the pet section. Pyrantel base is a necessity when deworming, as it is the same active ingredient your vet uses. Check the ingredients before you buy. The ingredients are normally located on the front of the package or on a rear panel. Always follow directions for the specific product.
