Heartworms
Heartworm infestations are caused by mosquitoes
and are a serious health risk for dogs and cats, and without proper
treatment can die. Prevention is the best approach spare your
pet from this ravaging parasite. More information on the
benefits of preventative heartworms pet
medicines.
Roundworms
Roundworms are transmitted by ingestion of its
eggs, usually through soil, food or from another infected animal or
rodent. Diarrhea, vomiting, blood in the stool and major
infections from roundworms can also cause death in kittens and
puppies. How you can treat and prevent
roundworms.
Tapeworms
Tapeworms are transmitted as larvae by fleas
when pets ingest them. They grow in the host intestine and can
cause vomiting, weight loss, irritation and itching around the anus,
and abdominal pains. They can be prevented with
tapeworms
medication.
Hookworms
Hookworms are transmitted by ingesting soil or
feces that contain its larvae, which travels to the small
intestines, and feed on the hosts blood. They can cause anemia
in severe cases, as well as diarrhea and loss of overall strength
and energy. They can be prevented with hookworms
pet medicines.
Whipworms
Hookworms are transmitted by ingesting soil or feces that contain
its larvae, which travels to the small intestines, imbedding its
large hook-like tail in the intestine walls to anchor it. They
can cause anemia, dehydration, weight loss, diarrhea and loss of
overall strength and energy. They can be prevented with
whipworms medication.
Lice
Lice will spend their entire lifecycle on their
pet host, and feed off of chewing their skin and blood causing
itching, irritation, and poor coat condition. Luckily,
treatment is very easy with lice medicated shampoos.
Ringworm
Ringworm is not a parasite but a fungal skin
infection that is highly contagious between pets and humans and
causes itchy, scaly, inflamed red patches that are often shaped in
the appearance of a ring. If left untreated it can lead to
more serious skin infections and complications. More on
ringworm.
Ear mites
Ear mites are highly contagious and can cause
severe itching and discomfort in the ear, disorientation, and
hearing loss in severe cases. You can easily treat them with
ear mites topical solutions.
Fleas
Fleas are nasty insects that feed on the blood
of pets and humans and are extremely difficult to eliminate,
prevention is the best action. Fleas cause itching, sores, and
secondary skin infections and can be treated with a host of
fleas
medications.
Ticks
Ticks are insects that grab hold of skin and
are known to carry several dangerous diseases like Rocky Mountain
Spotted Fever, Canine Ehrlichiosis, Canine Babesiosus, and Lyme
Disease. Learn more on ticks treatment and
pet medications. |
