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Dog Worms Types

"Dog worms types reside in the intestines and the bloodstream. Most puppies are born with roundworms from the mother while adult dogs contract worms from feces. Treatments are effective in preventing worms."

There are many kinds types of worms that affect dogs. Each type of parasite (another name for worms) has its own characteristics which can be helpful in worm identification. Worms vary in size and how they effect your dog.

There are 3 dog worms types:

Roundworms in Dog (also called Nematodes) – These worms are smooth an narrow and tapered at both ends. Most of these worms cannot be seen with the eye and must be found with a microscopic examination of your dogs stool. These worms are often called stomach worms, hookworms, whipworms, heartworms, and lungworms.

Tapeworms in Dog (also called Cestodes) – These worms include a head and many segments and are often caused by eating fleas or small rodents.

Flatworms In Dog (also called Trematodes or Flukes) – These worms often hook themselves to your dog in their intestines, lungs and liver.

Note that ringworm is not due to worms, but has the name due to an appearance that looks like a worm.

Can you See Worms in Dog Stool

While you can see worms in dog stool, it is more common that you can’t.
Flatworms in Dog – Cannot see worms in stool with eggs seen under a microscope.

Roundworms In dog – Long worms that can be seen in the stool.

Hookworms In Dog – Microscopic eggs that cannot be seen without a microscope.

Tapeworms in Dog – You can see worm pieces in the hair near your dog’s anus. Can also see eggs under a microscope.

Worms Medicine Dog

There are several worms medicine dog for the many dog worms types.

Heartgaurd Plus – Kills roundworm and hookworm eggs
Interceptor and Sentinel – Kill roundworm, hookworm and whipworm eggs
Revolution – Liquid Heartworm Preventative
Proheart 6 – Injection to prevent heartworm

If you dog frequently has a problem with parasites such as worms a natural dietary supplement is worth a try. PetAlive makes a supplement designed to naturally expel internal parasites like Heartworm, Roundworm and Tape Worm. Check with your veterinarian.

How Your Dog Gets Worm Types

Puppies with dog worm types probably inherited them from their mother. Adult dogs tend to catch worms either from an insect bite or because they came in contact with the feces of an infected dog. Even if the feces was removed, eggs might remain that cause infection.

Dog Worms Types That Can Pass From Your Dog to Adults and Children

It is possible for humans to get intestinal worms from your dog. This is common in children where they touch dog feces. Children that crawl on the ground or play in sandboxes can injest the eggs that result in worms.

Hookworms can burrow through human skin and are often found in gulf coast states. In a human a hookworm leaves red spots on the skin that are in a trail (caused by the larvae).

Other worms such as whipworms do not live in humans.

How to Keep Adults from Getting Worms from Your Dog

- Treat all puppies after 2 weeks.
- Immediately dispose of dog poop
- Wash hands after handing your dog, particularly children
- Nursing dogs should be examined and treated
- Use a hookworm prevention drug

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Sources:
IVIS – International Veterinary Information Service
Atkins, Clarke E. DVM, Canine Heartworm Disease: Prevention and Treatment
Petcaretips.com
Sniksnak.com

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