Dog worms are a reality. Our canine friends can experience several varieties of worms that need to be identified and treated. Heartworms are the ones that most people know and know about. Pharmaceutical companies aggressively market heartworm prevention and curative medications.
However, there are home remedies that are just as effective and much less expensive. Heartworm larvae enter the dog’s bloodstream through the bite of a mosquito. Once hatched, these worms work their way through the bloodstream to the right side of the heart, where they attach to the wall of the heart. When multiple worms attach, they create a physical blockage. This blockage decreases blood flow, decreases blood flow, and causes blood to return to the right chamber of the heart. Symptoms include animal fatigue, weight loss, and shortness of breath.
There are also many other types of parasitic worms. Hookworms enter the bloodstream of puppies through their mother’s milk. They lodge in the intestines by hooking on the wall of the intestine. Tape worms are also well known. They are ingested through raw meat or small rodents. Whipworms enter when a dog explores its natural environment. They are then attached to the intestines of the animals.
Ground pumpkin seeds mixed with the dog’s food provide protection to the dog from spreading worms. Wormwood is an all-natural digestive tonic that helps kill worms and is then naturally expelled by the dog through the digestive tract. Cloves are another popular remedy for treating pinworms. There are also proprietary blends that have been developed to rid the animal of worms. They are all natural and effective.
Whichever approach the owner chooses, they need to make sure they understand how to use the remedy. Dosing information is generally based on weight and must be followed carefully.
