Five signs that your dog has parasites and how to deworm your dog

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Sarah Johnson

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Five signs that your dog has parasites and how to deworm your dog

worms were found in the dog’s vomit

worms were found in the dog’s vomit. This is probably because the dog is infected with roundworms.

Dogs often have diarrhea

Dogs often have diarrhea, but have a good appetite. This may be because the dog is infected with tapeworms or roundworms.

The dog has black or bloody stools

The dog has black stools, bloody stools, or there are white particles and worms in the dog's stools. This could be infection with hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, roundworms, or tapeworms.


The dog’s gums and eyelids are pale

The dog’s gums and eyelids are very pale, which indicates that the dog is anemic. The dog is most likely infected with some internal parasite.

The dog often rubs its buttocks

The dog's body is itchy and unbearable, and the dog often rubs its buttocks on the ground. This is most likely a tapeworm.

How to deworm dogs

Oral deworming is generally used in dogs. Dogs should not eat for two hours before and after taking deworming pills. External deworming of dogs generally involves applying drops or sprays on the back of the dog's neck, allowing the agent to penetrate into the dog's skin and then loosening the hair. Do not bathe the dog within two days after deworming.