How Are
Dog Parasites Acquired?
Not exact matches
The most noted internal
parasites in
dogs are worms, and that is largely because the majority of all puppies
acquire intestinal worms either prior to or shortly after birth.
Adult
dogs and cats can also become infected with these
parasites, with how they
acquire them varying between the different kinds of a
parasite.
If a
dog exhibits coprophagia, regular fecal analysis should be conducted on the
dog's feces to ensure that it has not
acquired any intestinal
parasites.
From time to time,
dogs acquire parasites from their environment.
Even healthy
dogs are at risk of
acquiring an infection with
parasites.
GI
parasites are also known to cause diarrhea and
dogs who swim in lakes may be more likely to
acquire Giardia, a protozoan
parasite.
Because these
parasites can hitch a ride on our clothing or come through screened windows and doors, even indoor cats and
dogs can
acquire skin
parasites, so it's important to talk to your vet about preventive strategies for all of your pets.
Most
dogs and cats
acquire some type of intestinal
parasite during their lifetime, and these worms can not only be annoying, but can cause debilitating medical problems, especially in young animals.
Rabbits can
acquire external
parasites including fleas, especially if your rabbit is exposed to fleas outdoors or lives in a house with
dogs or cats who themselves have fleas.
Given the variety of intestinal
parasites that
dogs and cats can
acquire, accompanied by the range of clinical signs these
parasites produce, a pet owner should consult with a veterinarian on the best treatment and prevention protocols to pursue for each pet.