There are a number of different types of worms which may affect your pet.
Intestinal Worms
include - Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Flea Tapeworm and Hydatids Tapeworm.
Most
puppies & kittens are born with a large burden of roundworms and
are highly susceptible to other worm infections. All of the
intestinal worms can cause damage within the digestive system.
For example
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- Hookworms can cause severe anaemia
- Roundworms can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing and intestinal obstructions
- Whipworms can cause acute abdominal pain. fever and diarrhoea
- Flea Tapeworms cause intense irritation at the anus, dogs often"scoot" along the ground
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There are also risks to yourself and especially your children from worms carried by your pets.
| For example |
- Hookworm can cause skin irritations especially on the feet
- Roundworm
larvae can migrate through the body ending up in the brain, liver,
lungs or muscles. They have been reported to cause blindness.
- Hydatid
Tapeworms form cysts anywhere within your body - often within nervous
tissue and the brain. Major surgery is required and some deaths have
occurred.
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Regular worming with products which kill roundworms and tapeworms will ensure that your pet and your family are fully protected.
Suggested worming schedule
| 2-12 weeks of age |
worm every 2 weeks |
| 3-6 months of age |
worm every month |
| after 6 months of age |
worm every 3-6 months |
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