Many people think that when the weather is cold, parasites should not be able to survive, but this is not true. There are various kinds of parasites, and some parasites can also survive in winter. Therefore, during the cold season, if your dog behaves as follows, it means that its body is covered with worms. Please deworm it as soon as possible!
Behavior of infection with external parasites
1. If you peel off the dog's hair and find small black or red dots on his body, it may be infected with fleas, lice, etc.
2. If your dog shakes his ears frequently and his ears smell bad for no reason, he may be infected with mites.
3. If your dog suddenly and continuously itches, or even scratches its skin, it may be infected with external parasites.
4. If your dog suddenly keeps licking a certain part of his body, this is also a sign that the dog is infected with external parasites.
Behavior of internal parasite infection
1. If your dog suddenly likes to rub its butt on the ground, or likes to chase its tail or bite its butt, it may be infected with tapeworms.
2. If the dog does not exercise strenuously, but suddenly gasps, coughs, etc., it is infected with internal parasites.
3. If there are white worms in the dog’s vomit or feces, it means that the dog’s body is already full of worms.
4. If your dog’s eyelids and gums become abnormally pale, but it is not caused by illness, it should be infected with internal parasites.
What should you pay attention to after deworming?
If you want dogs to be less susceptible to parasites, you should deworm them regularly. Internal deworming is best once every three months, and external deworming is best every month. Moreover, deworming drugs should be from well-known brands, so as to effectively prevent dogs from being infected with parasites.
What should you pay attention to after deworming your dog?
The first thing is that after external deworming, pet owners should not bathe their dogs immediately, otherwise the efficacy of the medicine will be washed away. After deworming the body, it is best for pet owners to wait 3-5 days before washing.
Secondly, when giving anthelmintic medicine to a dog, the dog may be unwilling to eat it. In this case, you can mix the anthelmintic medicine into the snacks, which will be easier for the dog to accept.
Finally, for internal deworming, pet owners must choose the correct deworming time. It is best to give the dog deworming medicine after a meal, because the deworming medicine is very irritating to the gastrointestinal tract and may cause the dog to vomit and have diarrhea. It is best to feed the dog probiotics for a few days after feeding, which can regulate the gastrointestinal tract.
As for the dog food you feed later, try to choose some that are good for the dog’s gastrointestinal tract and contain probiotics.
Conclusion: Does your dog have these behaviors?
