Parasites In Dogs

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Intestinal parasites are parasites that live inside the host animal's gastrointestinal tract. They include worms like roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and protozoa such as giardia and coccidia.

Two of the most formidable parasitic threats are roundworms and encysted small strongyles. '

Roundworms present a two-pronged threat. After their eggs are ingested, the larvae hatch and migrate through the intestinal walls and into the liver, eventually invading the lungs. Larvae in the lungs are coughed up, swallowed, and passed into the intestinal tract, becoming adults. 

However, Fenbendazole stops the life cycle by targeting the adult worms in the small intestine starving them until they die.

Small strongyles are a threat because they can encyst or be enclosed in a cyst. When a third stage small strongyle larvae are ingested, they migrate to the lower intestines and burrow into the wall. At this point, the larvae may hibernate or encyst for long periods. As they continue to accumulate in the intestinal wall, they begin developing again, causing severe problems. 

Luckily, a dose of Fenbendazole is the only de-wormer proven to treat all stages of an encysted small strongyle.

How do Dogs Ingest Parasites?

Dogs inadvertently ingest parasites in a variety of ways. Dogs are typically infected when they inadvertently ingest parasite eggs or spores located in contaminated soil, water, feces, or food. In the case of tapeworms, your dog is infected when they eat an infected flea. 

On the other hand, puppies can get intestinal parasites from their mothers either in utero or from nursing. The good news is that Fenbendazole for dogs, also called Panacur® or Safe-Guard®, is a life-saving treatment for your dog.

While external parasites like fleas and ticks are easy to spot, internal parasites are rarely seen because they live inside your dog's intestinal tract. They pass unseen microscopic eggs or spores implanted in your dog's stool and invisible to the naked eye. 

On the other hand, exceptions include tapeworms and roundworms. Tapeworms shed segments that look like sesame seeds or rice visible in your dog's stool or around their rectum. And roundworms may be seen in your dog's vomit or stool. 

Nevertheless, intestinal parasites are difficult to see, and you shouldn't wait to get your dog checked out by your veterinarian. In fact, an annual check-up that includes a floating feces test will give you the peace of mind that your dog isn't infected.

Sometimes, dogs infected with intestinal parasites do not display any symptoms, or their symptoms can be non-specific. Common signs and symptoms of intestinal parasites include:

  • Scooting
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal distension
  • Weight loss
  • Occasionally coughing
  • Loss of appetite

Intestinal Parasite Prevention

The thought of your dog having worms can give you jitters, but these parasites are easily treatable and can even be preventable. As a matter of fact, people are already unknowingly protecting their pets from these unsightly parasites. Many people are unaware that the monthly heartworm medication they regularly give their dogs contains a broad de-wormer to safeguard your dog from both heartworms and parasites. 

If your dog is not already taking monthly parasitic preventives, bring them to the veterinarian and discuss how to protect your dog and family. Also, it is essential to have any new pet checked out for any intestinal parasites before entering your home in order to protect your family and other pets from an unfortunate infection.

If your dog tragically becomes infected with intestinal parasites, then Fenbendazole for dogs is your best option. Fenbendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic used against gastrointestinal parasites.

Fenbendazole comes in powder or liquid forms and is poorly absorbed in your dog's gastrointestinal tract, meaning it is generally well tolerated.

Fenbendazole has been around for decades and plays a vital role in killing parasites residing in your dog's gastrointestinal tract. It attacks the parasite and protozoa at the cellular level.

Inside the parasite’s cells are structures called microtubules that are crucial to the cell's survival. When the worm absorbs Fenbendazole which interacts with its microtubule, it binds to the beta-tubulin within the microtubule, inhibiting the formation and disrupting the worm's cell division. This disruption in cell division blocks the parasite's ability to generate energy, starving it until it is dead.

Fenbendazole is unique because it's more attracted to the parasite's beta-tubulin than to the animal host beta-tubulin, meaning its cells are not affected. This methodical attraction results in a parasite's slow death and a safe medication for your dog.

In the end, the parasites die while you, your family, and your dog stay healthy and safe. 



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