Heartworms are a dangerous parasite that can cause serious harm to your pet's internal organs and even lead to heart failure. The parasite is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, and some signs that your pet may be infected include a mild but persistent cough, fatigue, and weight loss. Treatment for heartworms can be expensive and difficult for your dog. Unfortunately, there is no cure available for cats. The best way to protect your pet from heartworm disease is to prevent parasites in the first place.
That's why it's essential to take your pet to the vet to get preventive medication against heartworm disease. Giardia infection can be identified by looking directly for the parasite or by analyzing the proteins released by the parasite in the stool. Giardia parasites are eliminated intermittently and sometimes cannot be seen directly, but proteins will be present in the stool if the dog is infected. Oral dewormers usually don't cause severe side effects, but they should be administered correctly as prescribed by your vet, as they are potent medications. Administering an oral dewormer on a dog infected with a large number of worms can cause vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhea.
This should go away once the worms die or become paralyzed and have been removed from your dog. Your vet can diagnose most intestinal parasites by examining a stool sample under a microscope. The number of eggs or larvae present in the stool sample will give your vet an idea of the severity of the infestation. The actual parasite will also be identified. To ensure that your pet is safe from parasites, it's important to take them for regular check-ups at the vet. Your vet will be able to detect any signs of infection early on and provide appropriate treatment.
Additionally, you should keep your pet away from areas where other animals may have been infected with parasites, such as parks or other public places.
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