Canine Whipworms
Canine Whipworms
One of the lesser-known parasites that pose a danger to dogs is
the whipworm. Whipworms, like most parasites, are resilient. In
egg form, their hard shells allow them to survive outdoors in
the soil for years in the time. In many ways, whipworms are
like hookworms, but instead of ending in a hook shape, one end
of this worm tapers to a narrow, whip-like point.
Unlike hookworms, whipworms can't enter the body through the
skin. The only way for your dog to contract them is by eating
the eggs. Whipworms exist throughout North America, and
transmission is easy if your dog has any contact with other
dogs. The long-lived eggs can show up in the soil, dog toys,
discarded bones and water dishes. Once eaten, whipworms then
grow to maturity inside your dog's digestive system.
When they reach maturity, the adult worms fasten themselves to
the large intestine and the cecum. Here, they puncture
the intestinal walls in order to feed. The female starts to lay hereggs,
which the dog excretes through the ***.
Symptoms for whipworm include: signs such as a dull coat,
anemia, rapid weight loss, and a loose and bloody stool.
Dogs may also begin vomiting up a yellow-green substance.
In very severe cases, the worms may begin to puncture the intestinal
wall, to the degree that the intestine begins to stick to the body
wall. In this case, you might see your dog licking and worrying
his right flank.
If you are in any doubt whether your dog may have whipworms
or not, take him to your vet. Only use the recommended
vermicide that your vet recommends for your dog. Do
not purchase over the counter wormers!
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