In cases where dogs exhibit clear symptoms
of whipworm infestation, but a fecal test comes up negative, additional fecal samples may be required.
Dehydrated cats or anemic felines may also receive intravenous care to reverse the effects
of whipworm infestation.
Not exact matches
Infestations are usually difficult to prove since the
whipworms shed comparatively few eggs; so an examination
of even several stool samples may not reveal the presence
of whipworms.
A mild
infestation of whipworms in cats will show no evident signs or symptoms, but as the worms multiply, the burden
of these parasites begin to take their toll on a feline's body, causing the following symptoms:
Trifexis is indicated for the prevention
of heartworm disease in dogs, for the prevention and treatment
of flea
infestations on dogs and the treatment and control
of adult hookworm *, adult roundworm and adult
whipworm infections in dogs and puppies 8 weeks
of age or older and 5 pounds
of body weight or greater.
It's the monthly, beef - flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea
infestations, prevents heartworm disease, and treats and controls adult hookworm *, roundworm and
whipworm infections for dogs and puppies who are 8 weeks
of age and older and weigh 5 pounds or more.
In severe cases,
whipworm infestation can cause a hemorrhagic effect inside the colon, causing the appearance
of fresh blood to appear in the feces.
Whipworms can affect dogs
of any age and while small
infestations can remain un-noticed left untreated it can result in inflammation
of the bowel, bloody diarrhea and anemia in extreme cases resulting in death.
Advantage Multi for Dogs is used for the prevention
of heartworm and the treatment and control
of flea
infestations, hookworms, roundworms and
whipworms.
Milbemycin oxime eliminates the tissue stage
of heartworm larvae and the adult stage
of hookworm, roundworm and
whipworm infestations Lufenuron is an insect development inhibitor.
For the prevention
of heartworm disease and the treatment and control
of fleas
infestations, hookworms and roundworms in dogs and cats Used for the treatment and control
of ear mites in cats Used for the treatment and control
of whipworms in dogs Effective as a treatment for FAD (flea allergy dermatitis) What dogs / cats should not take this medication?
Novartis, the manufacturer
of Sentinel, guarantees the product to prevent heartworms,
whipworms, roundworms, hookworms, and flea
infestations.