Reasons for deworming dogs

There are many types of parasites that exist both inside and outside the body. Dogs like to sniff around or lick things on the ground, which can easily lead to dogs being much more likely to eat parasites and other pathogens than humans. Puppies may be infected with parasites from their mother's body or milk. Parasites can seriously affect the growth, development and health of dogs, and can also create conditions for the invasion of other pathogens. If the owner does not understand it and leaves it alone, it may cause the dog to suffer from gastrointestinal and skin health problems, and even cause the dog's death in severe cases. Some parasites can also infect humans through dogs, causing harm to some young children and pregnant women. Therefore, it is very necessary to deworm dogs in close contact.

Types of parasites

Parasites are divided into ectoparasites and endoparasites. External parasites are further divided into intracutaneous and ectoparasites.
Skin external parasites: ticks, lice, fleas, etc.
Intradermal parasites: mites.
Internal parasites are divided into intestinal parasites, blood parasites and intracellular parasites.
Intestinal parasites: roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, whipworms, etc.
Blood parasites: heartworm, babesiosis (tick-borne).
Intracellular parasites: Toxoplasma gondii, coccidia.

How to deworm dogs

Internal deworming

Puppies are usually dewormed for the first time around the full moon. Puppies under six months old should be dewormed once a month. Puppies after six months and adult dogs should be dewormed every three months. The specific interval of deworming is mainly related to the growth cycle of the parasite in the dog's body. Generally, it takes 2 to 3 months for the parasite to develop from egg to adult. It is recommended that dogs undergo internal deworming every 3 months.

External deworming

Generally, dogs that are one or two months old can be ready for deworming. Usually in vitro deworming and vaccination can be performed at the same time, and generally there will be no effect. There are generally two types of external insecticides: drops and sprays. The drops are easy to use and effective in preventing foreign parasites. The spray effect is fast and the spray liquid is fine and even, which can quickly kill lice and fleas. It is suitable for dogs infected with lice and fleas. Owners can choose according to the actual situation of their dogs.