Canine Roundworm Infection

Safe And Effective Removal Of
Canine Roundworm

There are two species of roundworm affecting dogs and puppies: Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina. Both are treated with the same medication protocol so when eggs are seen on a fecal flotation exam, it is not necessary to determine which species is present.

Does Your Dog Have Canine Roundworm Infection?

You may not know and this is one of the arguments in favor of regular deworming. Regular deworming is especially recommended for dogs that hunt and might consume the flesh of hosts carrying worm larvae. Puppies are frequently simply assumed to be infected and automatically dewormed.

Of course, there are ways to find out if your dog is infected. If a dog or puppy vomits up a worm, there is a good chance this is a canine roundworm (especially in a puppy). Roundworms are long, white and described as looking like spaghetti. Tapeworms can also be vomited up but these are flat and obviously segmented. If you are not sure what type of worm you are seeing, bring it to your vet’s office for identification.

Fecal testing for worm eggs is a must for puppies and a good idea for adult dogs having their annual check up. Obviously, if there are roundworms present, they must be laying eggs in order to be detected but, by and large, fecal testing is a reliable method of detection. As with many other problems, the best cure is to prevent roundworm infection before it starts. Keeping your dog on Interceptor year round will prevent roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and of course Heartworms. More about Interceptor

Treatments For Canine Roundworm Infection
Safe removal Of Canine Roundworm

Nemex 2 Canine Roundworm Infection Treatment

Nemex - 2 by Pfizer is a highly effective wormer used for the removal of roundworms and hookworms in dogs and puppies. The dosage is one teaspoon (5 mL) for each 10 lb of body weight. Each bottle contains 2 fluid ounces (60 mL). The active ingredient is pyrantel pamoate.

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Pyrantel Pamoate by VEDCO Removes Canine Roundworm

Pyrantel pamoate dewormer by VEDCO is a highly effective wormer used for the removal of hookworms and roundworms in dogs and puppies. The concentration is 50 mg pyrantel pamoate per mL. The dosage is 3 ml per 50 pounds of body weight. Each bottle contains 473 mL (1 Pint).

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