Vetsplanation: Pet Health Simplified
Your Pet Has Worms? Here's What to Do!
Jul 09, 2024
Season 1
Episode 93
Tyler Sugerman-McGiffin / Dr. Xenia Zawadzkas
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Worried about worms in your pets? This episode of Vetsplanation is a must-listen! Dr. Z breaks down the different types of parasitic worms that can infect your pets and offers expert tips on prevention and treatment. Learn how to protect your beloved animals from these common yet dangerous parasites. Stay informed and keep your pets healthy by listening now!
In this episode you will learn:
- Understanding different types of parasitic worms in pets
- Identifying signs and symptoms of worm infestations
- Effective treatment options for various parasitic worms
- Importance of regular deworming and prevention
- How parasites affect pets' health and well-being
- The role of intermediate hosts like fleas in spreading worms
- Differences in worm infections between puppies/kittens and adult pets
- Preventing zoonotic risks from pet parasites
- The importance of fecal tests in diagnosing worm infestations
- Recommended dewormers and their effectiveness against specific parasites
References:
Companion Animal Parasite Council
Center for Disease Control
Images Referenced:
Roundworms
Hookworms
Whipworms
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