What will happen if the dog is not dewormed?
In recent years, pet health issues have attracted much attention, especially the importance of deworming dogs. Many pet owners may neglect the need to deworm their dogs regularly, resulting in damage to their dogs' health and even public health problems. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the potential harm of dogs not receiving deworming drugs, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Common consequences of dogs not being dewormed
1.parasitic infection: Parasites such as fleas, ticks, and roundworms can multiply in large numbers, causing itchy skin, anemia, and even malnutrition in dogs.
2.Digestive system problems: Intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite and other symptoms, and in severe cases may lead to intestinal obstruction.
3.Decreased immunity: Parasites will consume nutrients in the dog’s body, weaken the immune system, and increase the risk of other disease infections.
4.Zoonotic risk: Some parasites such as Toxoplasma gondii and roundworms can be transmitted to humans through contact, and are especially harmful to pregnant women and children.
2. Data on recent hot topics related to deworming
| topic | heat index | Main discussion content |
|---|---|---|
| Dog deworming medicine options | 8.5 | Comparison of internal and external anthelmintics and brand recommendations |
| Controversy over frequency of deworming | 7.2 | Whether monthly deworming is necessary and seasonal differences |
| Adverse reactions to deworming | 6.8 | Cases of vomiting and lack of energy after taking medication |
| natural deworming method | 6.5 | Discussion on the deworming effect of dietary therapy |
| Zoonoses Cases | 9.1 | News reports on children infected with parasites |
3. Comparison of the hazards of different parasites
| Parasite type | infection rate | degree of harm | Main symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| roundworms | 35% | high | Vomiting, diarrhea, malnutrition |
| flea | 60% | middle | Itchy skin, allergies, anemia |
| tick | 25% | extremely high | Spread disease, local infection |
| tapeworm | 20% | middle | Anal itching, weight loss |
| heartworm | 15% | extremely high | Cardiopulmonary failure, risk of death |
4. Correct deworming program
1.Puppy deworming: Start 2-3 weeks after birth, once every 2 weeks until 3 months old.
2.Deworming for Adult Dogs: It is recommended to deworm externally once a month and internally every 3 months.
3.special period: Pregnant female dogs need to choose safe deworming drugs under the guidance of veterinarians.
4.environmental management: Clean the kennel and food utensils regularly, and keep the living environment dry and hygienic.
5. Recent high-frequency discussions on misunderstandings about deworming
1. "My dog is very clean and does not need deworming": Data shows that 75% of "clean" dogs still have parasites detected.
2. "No need for deworming in winter": Ticks are still active above 5℃, and there are still cases of infection in northern areas in winter.
3. "It is better to use less poisonous anthelmintic drugs": The safety of regular anthelmintic drugs has been strictly tested and is far less harmful than parasites.
4. "If you can't see the parasites with the naked eye, you don't need to expel them": Most parasites are not visible to the naked eye in their larval stage, and by the time they are discovered they are often severely infected.
6. Expert advice
1. Establish a regular deworming calendar and set reminders on your mobile phone.
2. Accurately calculate the dosage according to the dog’s weight, and do not increase or decrease it at will.
3. Observe for 48 hours after deworming and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities occur.
4. Choose formal channels to purchase anthelmintics and beware of fake and shoddy products.
5. Households with multiple dogs need to be dewormed at the same time to avoid cross-infection.
From the above analysis, it can be seen that not deworming your dog regularly may lead to serious consequences. As a responsible pet owner, you should pay attention to deworming work and develop a scientific deworming plan based on veterinarian recommendations to ensure the health and safety of your dog and family.
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