Start Vaccines The benefits of deworming...
You will undoubtedly have heard on more than one occasion, talk about how important it is to deworm your pet, but today we are going to look at basic aspects that will make you understand the reasons.
We must protect our pets from internal and external parasites:
External parasites are those that live and bite the skin of the animal, some of them are fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, etc.
Internal parasites are those that live inside the body of pets:
A-In the digestive system:
- earthworms
- tapeworms
- Coccidia and Giardia etc.
B-In blood and internal organs: - Filariae or heartworms
- Leishmaniasis
- Babesia, Theileria etc.
Why should we deworm our domestic companions?
Parasites can transmit zoonotic diseases to people.
The presence of intestinal parasites can reduce the effectiveness of vaccination since they lower the immune capacity of the animal. It is essential to deworm our pets before administering the vaccine, which is essential to keep our happy friends healthy. Your pet might be eating High Protein dog treats and yet goes emaciated or under-conditioned because of digestive worms.
They can cause skin diseases and allergies. For example, flea bites are one of the most common allergies. This type of allergy occurs when these parasites infest our pet and begin to itch by feeding on her blood. Flea saliva contains a substance that can cause allergies. The effects that you can observe in pets with flea allergies are the following:
Persistent itching
- Continuous scratching and licking
- Skin infections due to continuous scratching
- Hair loss in injuries caused
A single bite is enough to cause an allergic reaction and it is not always easy to find the flea that causes it. Sometimes fleas are killed by your pet continually licking the affected areas, but if you don't see fleas it doesn't mean there aren't any. To avoid flea bites, it is necessary to treat the affected pet, the rest of the household (other pets), and the area. We can advise you on the most suitable product for each case.
Parasites can cause organic diseases in your pet:
Some of them are serious as leishmaniasis. It is a parasitic disease caused by a protozoan: Leishmania. It mainly affects dogs and to a much lesser extent cats, rodents, and other mammals.
Other important organic diseases transmitted by parasites can be:
- Filariasis (Heartworm)
- Ehrlichia,
Prevention is essential. Insects must be prevented from biting both carrier animals and healthy animals.
The recommended measures are:
- Mosquito repellent collars.
- Try using Natural de-wormer for internal parasites
- Use of prevention nets on windows and doors.
- Avoid walks through humid areas during sunrise and sunset.
- Use anti-external parasites regularly.
