Diagnosis...
The
diagnosis of this condition in dogs or puppies may involve your vet
examining a a stool with a microscope
to see if any worms are present.
If your dog or puppy is vomiting then the vet may examine the vomit to
see if any worms are present.
Treatment...
Conventional treatment for Roundworms in dogs will normally involve...
- De-worming medication
- this may only kill some of the worms and not the larvae so you will
need to regularly de-worm your dog or puppy...a word of caution -
always speak to your vet and only use treatment that is specifically
advised by your vet as some de-worming products can be toxic.
- The most common
de-worming products prescribed by vets medications that use
pyrantel pamoate.
- De-worming is normally
done in three weekly intervals and the vet will then follow up
with a fecal laboratory examination.
Alternative
Treatment..
If
your vet is not overly concerned as the case is either not serious or
that advanced - speak to your vet about alternative treatments
including...
- Vitamin A - as this
may be sufficient in getting rid of the worms.
- Homeopathic remedies
such as Cina
as this is thought by some people to be good at preventing and even
getting rid of the Roundworms.
As
always - please don't use any treatment on this page until you have
spoken to your vet.
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