How does a dog become infected with whipworms?
Infected dogs pass whipworm eggs in their feces (stools). Other goes become infected when they ingest these eggs. What problems do that parasites cause? Whipworms attach to the wall of the gut and suck blood for nourishment. This causes inflammation and irritation of the gut and results in diarrhea. What are the signs of whipworm infection? If the infection is mild, there may be no obvious signs. In more serious cases, signs may include weight loss, diarrhea with blood or mucus, and possibly anemia. How is it diagnosed? A microscopic examination of a fresh fecal sample is performed to detect whipworm eggs. What is the treatment? Therapy consists of administration of an appropriately prescribed deworming medication that kills the worms. How can you prevent re-infection? Feces should be removed from the kennel and yard and disposed of elsewhere. This is especially important after deworming medications have been given. We offer one a month preventatives for your pet. Fecal samples should
