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Effects of worms in dogs

There are a number of symptoms to look out for to see if your dog has worms. The most obvious are seeing worms in your dog’s faeces or around the bottom area. Your dog may vomit and there may be worms within the vomit. In puppies they might have a bloated stomach. Other signs include your dog being lethargic and weak - worms are parasites that will take the nutrition away from your dog leaving them hungry and with an increased appetite but still possibly losing weight and acting “out of sorts”. Your dog may also have diarrhea, which may have blood in. People often think that when dogs rub their bottoms on the floor it is a sign of worms and whilst it could be it may also be a gland problem - if they are presenting this symptom with no others then go see a vet.

There are many different types of worms that dogs can have including roundworm, tapeworm, hookworm, heartworm and whipworms, not all are easily detected and the best treatment against worms is a good defence. Using a high quality dog worming tablet regularly is the best way to protect your dog against worms. There are many dog worming tablets on the market but one of the best is Drontal Plus dog worming tablets. It is a simple tablet which your dog might eat straight from your palm or mixed in with food. It should be administered every three months to keep on top of worms. If your dog is suffering from a particularly bad case, then speak to your vet for advice on extended medication. Puppies should be treated regularly, every two weeks, until they are twelve weeks old as roundworm is more common and problematic in puppies.
To defend your dog against worms you need to understand where they can come from. Worms can be picked up if your dog comes into contact with infected dirt - roundworm and hookworm can be found in infected dirt. You cannot stop dogs running about and exploring but a well-trained dog will come when called and if you know of an infected area then you can keep them away, or keep your dog on a harness or lead in certain areas. Tapeworms can reside in fleas which are swallowed when your dog is grooming themselves; they therefore swallow the tapeworm within the flea and become infected. Regular flea treatment will help ensure your dog does not pick up worms this way. Tapeworms also are on other wildlife that your dog might hunt and eat. As well as ensuring your dog is having regular flea treatment, train them to drop or leave on command, thereby reducing the risk of them picking up fleas from wildlife.

Your Aging Dog

Your Ageing Dog’s Mental And Physical Condition Does Not Have To Be A Big Problem

There comes a time when your spritely energetic dog starts to age and the common associated problems start to set in. This can include a range of different issues that can be particular to a certain breed. There are however things that all dogs suffer from and that could be low energy levels, signs of not responding well to commands, random barking that is sometimes aimless, and an overall downbeat attitude. These are well-known effects of ageing in animals and by simply giving them the right supplements this can be limited and sometimes eradicated altogether. 

A lot of pet owners will probably not want to pump their dog full of drugs to try and get the best out of them. This is simply not what is said here, but instead to give them nutrition and supplements that will help give their body a natural energy boost. What you will see is improved responsiveness, high energy levels, and your dog’s overall well-being and enjoyment of life getting better.

Vivitonin is a very mild drug that helps increase oxygen levels and flow in the blood. If your dog constantly feels lethargic even though it gets a good diet and a lot of rest it could be due to the fact that not enough oxygen and blood is being pumped throughout the body. This can lead it to feel very tired and unwilling to go for walks. By simply administering this drug you will notice an instant improvement in its well-being and also its general attitude to life. Because this is a drug that induces the heart to work harder it is only available to your dog if it has a check-up with your vets and they give you a prescription.

For those who are looking for a natural alternative there is a supplement called Aktivait; this is a powerful blend of antioxidants that give the brain the nutrition it needs. By also stimulating the blood circulation it will help your dog feel a lot livelier and happy. There are no known side effects of taking this over a long period of time and it does come recommended by a lot of owners.

Lastly there is Senilife; this is one of the more popular supplements at revitalising your dog’s overall brain performance. It has proven to work after just 30 days in reducing such things as irregular barking and restlessness. It can be purchased online at a sensible price and again there are no known side effects of taking this supplement over a long period of time. 

These are just a few of the choices that dog owners have available to them in order to increase the overall well-being of their ageing pet. It is important to consider this and also get your pet checked out first to make sure it doesn’t have any serious underlying conditions that could possibly be worsened by taking supplements.