WHY DEPARASIT
YOUR PET?
Parasites can cause serious damage to the health of our pets. And also affect well-being and quality of life. As if this were not enough, some of these parasites can be spread to humans or other domestic animals.
Internal parasitosis:
Within this category there are the intestinal "worms" in general, but there are also lung worms or in other organs.
The puppies are born parasitized, EVERYONE being of race or mongrel, they come from a house, kennel or from the street. This is so because by a survival mechanism, parasites in a stage of their reproduction phase encyst in the mammary gland of the hosts, that is, of our pets, and remain there "hidden" in the state of latency or resistance. where the host does NOT
get sick but it cannot be eliminated with the antiparasitic.
Thus, when a pet becomes pregnant and is about to give birth, these parasites are reactivated and travel through the mammary gland until they are transmitted to the puppies.
ALL puppies are born parasitized and must be dewormed.
It is recommended to do it after 30 days of life and throughout the life of the pet, according to the criteria of the attending veterinarian.
He will recommend frequency, dose and route of administration according to the species, age, race, existing pathologies and personally, even in the character of the pet.
One very important thing to keep in mind and that many times fails is that ALL ANIMALS IN THE HOUSE must be dewormed simultaneously, that is, on the same day.
The antiparasitics that can be given to the pet are oral tablets, pipettes and collars.
Clinical signs of an adult pet that indicate that there may be a parasitic disease?
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Weightloss
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Intermittent or continuous diarrhea
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Frequent vomiting
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Shaggy hair
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Flatulence
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Abdominal swelling
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Cough
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In many cases, parasitosis are asymptomatic, so deworming must be done throughout life, even if there are no clinical signs.
External Parasitosis:
Within this category are fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and mites.
These parasites are usually found on the pet's skin. Fleas and ticks are seen macroscopically while mites do not, but they can be detected from clinical signs such as excessive generalized or localized itching, lack of hair, scabs on the skin, anemia, coagulation deficit, among others.
These ectoparasites not only bite and annoy our pet, but also transmit diseases of great systemic severity such as ehrlichia, hepatozoon, mycoplasma, Leishmania infantum and filariosis or heartworm disease. If you have doubts about whether your pet may have any of these diseases, do not hesitate to request an appointment and check it with your veterinarian.
The antiparasitics that can be given to the pet are pipettes, long-lasting collars, topical spray and oral tablets.
One last thing to consider is environmental treatment such as: good hygiene habits, hand washing, environmental hygiene in patios, home areas, and floors. Remove our dog's feces immediately after he defecates, DO NOT let him eat raw food or garbage. Rather than treating infestations, they must be avoided. Thus, we will protect the pet and the whole family.
Sources:
https://arcadenoe.com.gt/blogs/news/por-que-es-tan-importante-desparasitar-a-tu-mascota
Agustina Bermudez, veterinaria.
https://www.vitalcan.es/por-que-debo-desparasitar-a-mi-mascota/
COLEAM
COLmenar In defense of Animals and the Environment
Apiary 29170
Malaga
