Catching heartworm or
other types of worms early can save your pet serious pain and limit the amount of time they need to be on medicine and reduce their recovery time.
This same chewable medicine prevents not only heartworms from developing, but also kills and prevents
most other types of worms that can infect your dog.
The other type of worm that may be visible in cats stool are roundworms.
There are
other types of worms, called hookworms and roundworms that can also infect people, usually children.
Several medications are available to prevent heartworm disease in dogs and cats, and some can also protect your cat or dog against fleas and
other types of worms.
The other type of worm that is of main concern to dog owners is heartworm since it can invade the heart and circulatory system.
Some dogs will develop a bloated abdomen with roundworms or
other types of worms.
It is quite possible for your four legged friend to ingest a hookworm (or
other type of worm) which can lead to a potentially serious and costly intestinal treatment.