Hookworms is one of the many worm diseases that can affect dogs. In most cases http://www.cheapairmax270outlet.com/ , dogs with hookworm are infected as puppies. They are internal parasites that can cause the death of puppies in some cases, although older dogs are rarely infected with hookworms. In older dogs, a hookworm infection is less severe. Dog owners need to protect dogs from parasites that will enter the body and can cause a serious debilitation in the dog.
Causes of hookworms in dogs
Like many other worms that affect dogs such as roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms, hookworms are caused by soil infested with worms. The dog may eat the worm eggs that will end up hatching in their intestines as larvae. The larvae then make their way to the lungs as well as the bloodstream of the dog.
After they have infested the body air max 270 red outlet , the larvae then go back into the intestines and hatch into adults. The hookworms will then make the same course through the body again, only this time, as adults. Causing more damage.
Symptoms
It is important for any dog owner to know the signs of hookworms as well as other parasites that can infect their dogs. Some of the symptoms of hookworms include the following:
Diarrhea Loss of weight Anemia Weakness that continues to progress
Hookworm symptoms usually present when the dogs are infested by the adult worms. The larvae can cause no symptoms. Often, they will remain dormant and in bitches, they can end up infesting the litter of puppies. A chronic hookworm infection does not present a serious health injury to older dogs and is easily treated. In puppies, however air max 270 pink outlet , this disease can be fatal.
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