Not exact matches
Tagged as: AAFCO, bacteria, Blood, boric acid, cat scratch fever, cestodes,
clinical signs of fleas, diatomaceous earth, disease, ectoparasite, enterovirus, flea, flea treatment, fleas, garlic, meningitis,
parasite, tapeworm, virus
Fecal testing is important to prevent
parasites, but is also very important if your pet has
clinical signs of infection, such as diarrhea or vomiting.
The most common
clinical signs of intestinal
parasite infection (also called infestation) are vomiting and diarrhea.
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.
Cat owners should understand, when the
clinical signs are typical
of parasite infestation, their veterinarian may prescribe broad spectrum deworming medications even if the fecal floatation is negative.
With any
of these
parasites, the
clinical signs can range from none to debilitating and life - threatening.
Symptoms differ depending on the type
of parasite and the location
of infection, but some common
clinical signs include: