{"id":1857,"date":"2023-03-03T20:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T20:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/blog\/?p=1857"},"modified":"2024-08-31T17:35:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T17:35:46","slug":"worming-your-dog-is-there-a-natural-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/uk\/worming-your-dog-is-there-a-natural-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Worming your dog \u00e2\u20ac\u201c is there a natural alternative?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Parasites worm their way into most dogs\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 lives at one time or another and every responsible pooch parent has their dog on a regular deworming program to help keep them at bay. Just as worms can pose a danger to your cat<\/a>, common parasites live in your dog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s intestinal tract and can make him or her very sick if left untreated. Usually there are no obvious symptoms that your dog has worms, so out of sight should not mean out of mind as not only do they pose a danger to your dog, some worms can also infect humans and all of them can infect other dogs. Here at HomeoPet, our mission is to provide a more natural way to help keep your pets healthy and although there are a range of chemical-based products available on the market today to treat worms, a drug free approach is possible, thanks to WRM Clear. WRM Clear<\/a> is easy to administer, is a safe and gentle natural chemical free product that works with the body\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s own immune system. But before we look at how WRM Clear can potentially benefit a dog with worms, we should have a basic understanding of the signs and consequences of worm infestation..<\/p>\r\n

Does your dog have worms?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

While the most obvious symptom that your dog is affected would be visible worms in his or her stool, this is not always the case. Other symptoms that your dog may display include rubbing his bottom on the ground, weight loss and being visibly underweight, worms in faeces, vomit, or around the anus, excessive hunger, flaky skin and a dull coat, diarrhoea or vomiting. If\u00c2\u00a0worms\u00c2\u00a0are left untreated for a long time, the\u00c2\u00a0effects\u00c2\u00a0can potentially be fatal \u00e2\u20ac\u201c particularly for puppies, so you should always take veterinary advice before addressing the issue.<\/p>\r\n

Types of worms in dogs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Roundworm<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

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Canine roundworms look like strands of spaghetti and can reach up to 20cm in length! They live on partially digested food in the dog’s bowel, and adults release microscopic eggs that are passed out into the environment in the dog’s faeces. If a dog sniffs, licks, or plays in an area containing contaminated faeces the eggs can be picked up on his muzzle and paws and then ingested. Humans can also accidentally ingest roundworm eggs and become infected, so maintaining a clean environment is paramount in helping to prevent roundworm infestation for both you and your dog.<\/p>\r\n

Tapeworm<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

\"\" Tapeworms look like small pieces of rice and can be found in the faeces or around the tail and rear area. To complete their life-cycle, all tapeworms require an intermediate host to first eat the eggs from the environment and then your dog becomes infected by eating the intermediate host. Fleas act as intermediate hosts for tapeworms, so your dog is easily infected by ingesting fleas as he grooms himself. Humans can also become infected through accidental ingestion of infected fleas, so it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s important to maintain a regular flea and\u00c2\u00a0worm\u00c2\u00a0treatment regime to help keep you and your dog safe and healthy.<\/p>\r\n

Whipworm<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

\"\" Whipworms look like\u00c2\u00a0tiny pieces of thread, with one end enlarged, and live and lay eggs in your dog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s intestine which are then passed out in faeces, though they cannot be commonly seen with the unaided eye.\u00c2\u00a0 They then spend about two weeks on ground developing into infective embryos before being ingested by your dog once again and so continuing on their lifecycle. Whipworms\u00c2\u00a0are able to live in an environment anywhere from a few months to a few years and their eggs can be present in soil, food, and water, as well as in faeces and animal flesh, consequently animals are generally infected due to poor hygiene.<\/p>\r\n

Hookworm<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

\"\" Similar to Whipworms, the very small size of Hookworms makes them very difficult to see with the unaided eye, but 500 worms can remove half 2Kg \/4lbs of a puppy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s blood volume in a day, so they can inflict enormous damage! Hookworms can infect pups via milk and all dogs may be infected by ingesting eggs from their environment, from eating an infected intermediate host or by the larvae in the environment burrowing through the dog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s skin, which will cause a lot of itching. Hookworm larvae can also be picked up by humans if walking barefoot on affected sand or soil.<\/p>\r\n

Treating your cat for worms, naturally <\/b><\/h2>\r\n

HomeoPet WRM Clear<\/a> may aid in the recovery from worm infestation and is ideal for the removal of worms where a drug-free approach is favoured. It is also extremely useful for debilitation caused by severe worm infestation where concurrent use with a conventional wormer has been recommended by your veterinarian. WRM Clear can also help those animals with an intolerance of the side effects from conventional drugs such as report vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rashes or any of the other myriad of side effect symptoms which can occur as a result of such sensitivities.\u00c2\u00a0. \"HomeoPet Worm types that are covered by WRM Clear include:<\/p>\r\n