The document discusses the five main types of worms that can infect dogs: tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and heartworms. It provides details on the appearance of each type of worm, where they are located in the dog's body, potential health effects, and recommended treatment options, which generally involve administering deworming medications. Common symptoms across different worm types include vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and pale gums. Owners are advised to work with a veterinarian to properly diagnose worms and ensure dogs receive the appropriate deworming treatment.

1. Five Types of Worms in Dogs
And how to treat your dog for it
Ref: https://www.petcaresupplies.com/blog/types-of-
dog-worms-and-methods-to-get-rid-of-them/

2. Tapeworms
•The most common type of worms found in pets.
•Usually looks like white, segmented section
connected with each other
•Causes health problems like vomiting, diarrhea,
nausea and lethargy.
Treatment:
Medication like Epsiprantel or Drontal

3. Hookworms
•Hook shaped
•Found in pets’ intestines
•Causes pale gums, anemia, skin irritation, blood in stool and
weight loss in pets
Treatment:
Dewormers for at least 3 months

4. Roundworms
•infect dogs through contaminated feces ingestion or from
mother to puppies during nursing
•Found in pets’ intestines and can be up to 7 inches long
•Causes swollen belly, dull coat, diarrhea and vomiting etc
Treatment:
Medications like Canex and Popantel

5. Whipworms
• Sucks dogs’ blood
• Found in large intestine of dogs
• Causes flatulence, anemia, bloody stool, weight loss and
diarrhea
Treatment:
Dewormer such as Fenbendazole

6. Heartworms
• Most dreadful type of worms
• Harms dogs heart and lungs severely
• Causes dull coat, coughing, swollen belly
Treatment:
Heartworm preventives like Heartgard Plus, Sentinel etc

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