subject: IsYour Dog Infected With Fleas And Other Patasites? What You Must Know And How To Conquer Them Today [print this page] Author: Ariyo Akinlosotu Author: Ariyo Akinlosotu
Flea bite allergy in dogs is a common worry to many pet owners. Flea bites induces allergic reactions in the concerned area bitten by the fleas. Because of flea infestation, the affected area becomes hairless and the animal starts scratching.
Fleas cause severe dermatitis in dogs with severe flea infestations. In many instances, the flea bite causes allergic reactions in the dogs. They also cause the dog to experience severe discomforts due to these allergic reactions. Medicated collars are now available to treat and prevent infestations from many of these external parasites.
Apart from these external parasites,there exist internal parasites like hook worms, round worms, whip worms and so forth that also negatively affect the health of the animal. For instance, were hookworm to infect a dog, it will most likely become anemic. The anemic signs become more conspicuous depending on the extent of the infection by the hookworm.
Hookworm larvae can slip directly through the skin and bring about ill health. A dog infected will reveal dermatitis like lesions in the feet region and also in the skin areas. Skin rashes may be seen often in such cases and the infected animal may pass loose stool, which may be red tinged and mixed with blood material.
If the round worms are seen in large numbers, the infected puppies will develop a potbelly condition, which is easily recognized by the dog owners themselves. Piperazine salts are given orally for the treatment of this problem. However, broad-spectrum anthelmintics like pyrantel pamoate, fenbendazole and so on are given to treat these conditions.
There are many medications both topical and digestible to tackle these parasites. A popular medicine is invermectin which is preferred by drug owners for treating a range of these parasites. This drug is available in injection form and oral form. The drug can also be applied topically.
You can also go the natural route. Whatever way you choose, ensure that your dog is freed of these parasites.About the Author:
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