WHEN looking at worms in dogs and cats, there are two major types of worm to consider:-
Tapeworms live in the small intestines and shed segments containing eggs, which pass out in the faeces. The eggs may then be eaten by an intermediate host, including small rodents and fleas. Cats catch and eat small rodents and both cats and dogs swallow fleas as they groom, re-infecting themselves with tapeworms.
Roundworms also live in the small intestines and shed thousands of tiny eggs, which pass out in the faeces and pollute the environment. Dogs and cats are re-infected by unwittingly eating eggs in the environment. These eggs also pose some risk to children if inadvertently swallowed.
Treatment and Prevention Keeping your pet and the envi-ronment worm free involves three steps:
- worm your pet regularly,
- use regular flea control and
- clean up faeces.
Remember - just because you don’t see any worms doesn’t mean your pet is worm free!
Please ask us to advise you on the most suitable worming and flea control regime for your pet.
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