"Roundworm infestation" refers to a situation where someone or something, like an animal, is infected by roundworms. Roundworms are parasites that can live in the intestines of animals, including humans, and cause various health problems.
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→ Symptoms: Common signs of
roundworm infestation in dogs and cats include diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and / or swollen abdomen.
The most commonly prescribed medications
for roundworm infestations include: Sentinel, Drontal Plus, Panacur — C, Heartguard Plus, Worm X, Iverhart Plus and Interceptor.
In humans,
roundworm infestations tend to migrate causing damage to heart, lungs, liver, causing impaired sight or lost vision, and may prove fatal if infestation is at the site of the heart or brain.
If you have a kitten or older cat at home at risk, you should be certain to have discussion with your veterinarian
about roundworm infestation and treatment.
Another possibility to consider: If your dog chews on rope toys that are made up of thin white strings, you may want to check to see if he's ripped one apart — sometimes a
suspected roundworm infestation turns out to be strings pulled off a rope toy and swallowed!
Puppies that are severely debilitated
by roundworm infestation may require in - patient supportive care, including intravenous fluids and appropriate nutritional support, while anti-parasitic drugs are administered.
Heartgard Plus pet meds also contain pyrantel pamoate to eliminate and control hookworm and
roundworm infestations.
Tri-Heart Plus also contains pyrantel pamoate to eliminate and control hookworm and
roundworm infestations.
In addition Heartgard Plus for Dogs has pyrantel pamoate to control and eliminate hookworm and
roundworm infestations.
Protect your dog from heartworms with Heartgard Plus Heartgard Plus for Dogs 26 - 50 lbs, 6 Month (Green) is a monthly, heartworm preventative that also contains pyrantel pamoate to eliminate and control hookworm and
roundworm infestations.
Tri-Heart (generic Heartgard Plus) also contain pyrantel pamoate to eliminate and control hookworm and
roundworm infestations.
Heartgard Plus petmeds also contain pyrantel pamoate to eliminate and control hookworm and
roundworm infestations.
It also contains pyrantel pamoate to eliminate and control hookworm and
roundworm infestations in dogs.
Tri-Heart Plus is the generic form of Heartgard and also contains pyrantel pamoate to eliminate and control hookworm and
roundworm infestations.
In dogs,
roundworm infestation can lead to intestinal or respiratory problems, while in people, the worms can cause lung, brain, liver or eye damage.
About 700 people a year suffer vision impairment due to
roundworm infestations.
Roundworm infestations can be killed off using over the counter medications, but it is advisable to consult a veterinarian, because de-worming drugs are poisonous to small dogs if used improperly.
Many dogs will not show outward signs of
a roundworm infestation but dogs with a major problem and puppies will show these signs
As a result,
roundworm infestations severe enough to cause illness are unusual in adult cats.
Revolution also protects your pet against other parasites, including ear mites, ticks, and hookworm and
roundworm infestations.
If you have any concerns about your pet» s health or whether they could have
a roundworm infestation, contact your veterinarian.
Not only are puppies and kittens in danger of
roundworm infestation, but an adult can be exposed as well.
There was no mention made in the BCC article as to whether global warming was behind the decrease in
roundworm infestations.