Heart
worm, fleas and other parasites
Heart worm,
fleas and other parasites in
dogs need to be eliminated by
following appropriate medications
in them. Many products have
come up in the commercial fields
to protect the dogs from heart
worms, fleas and other parasites
like hook worms, whip worms,
round worms, lice, ticks etc.
Among the heart
worm, fleas and other parasites,
the fleas produce the hyper
sensitive reactions in the affected
animals. Hence, the animals
infested with fleas start severely
scratching of body. Many times,
the scratching is so severe
and the skin becomes more hyperemic
and dermatitis occurs in the
affected areas.
Animal will
not lie down or sleep comfortably
due to the constant bites by
the fleas. Hence, animal looks
as if affected by some severe
skin disease. If the animal
is not properly attended for
this tick bite problem, there
will be often secondary bacterial
invasions in these sites and
there may even be a bad smell
emanating from the skin areas.
Close observation
of the dog is highly essential
to rule out the occurrence of
fleas disturbing the animal
to a greater extent. Similarly,
the skin of the animal needs
to be tested for the presence
of ticks, lice etc. For this,
the hair materials need to be
separated and the close observation
with patience is required for
the proper diagnosis.
In many incidences,
if anemia is present, the blood
protozoa need to be ruled out
in addition to the hookworm
problems. The clinical problems
like anemia, loose motion, pot
belly etc. might be recognized
by the dog owners themselves
and however, the dog needs to
undergo the routine health related
examination involving fecal
examination, hematological examination
and blood smear examination.
Many commercial
products have come up in the
market, which are useful to
deal with all these conditions
by single dose. Drugs like ivermectin
are highly useful and are available
in both injection and oral form
in addition to the solution
form that can be applied on
the skin. These drugs in dogs
can lead to the prophylaxis
of these conditions also.
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