Unfortunately, worms are a common problem that most dog and cat owners face. Both dogs and cats are prone to picking up these parasites and there are usually no obvious symptoms. 

It is important to regularly worm your pet as these parasites live in the intestinal tract and can make your pet very sick if left untreated. 

The most common types of worms are roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, lungworms and whipworms.

Top Tips for Worms & Fleas Treatment

• Treat regularly to prevent infestations
• Your pet may have worms but not show any outward symptoms
• It is important to treat puppies and kittens
• Wormers are available in granules, liquid or tablet form

How to spot your pet has worms?

• The most obvious symptom would be visible worms in your pet’s stool, but this is not always the case
• A common symptom of worms is your pet rubbing its bottom on the ground, but this can also be associated with anal gland problems.
• Pets infected with worms can have little or no energy.
• Your pet can be very bloated or potbellied, this is common in kittens and puppies that have picked up worms from their mother.
• Diarrhoea and blood in your pet’s stools.
• Pets can often be sick and there may be worms present in the vomit.
• Sudden changes in your pet’s coat, such as dullness and dryness, and skin condition, for example, skin irritation, hair loss or rashes.
• Look out for changes in your pet’s appetite. They will often lose their appetite, but they may also have a sudden increase in hunger.
• Rapid weight loss is a sign of worms. This is because the parasites steal the pet’s nutrients.

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What Treatment Should I Use?

• There is no permanent solution for worms, but there are many short term treatments that are effective for up to 3 months. It is important that pet owners keep on top of worming as this protects your pet and your family. You should start a worming routine from the beginning.
• Puppies and kittens are prone to these parasites as they can contact them from their mother. They should be treated regularly during the first 3 months of their lives.
• Another good idea is to treat your pregnant pet as this will reduce the chances of transmitting the worms to her young.
• There are many worming treatments available and they can come in liquid, granule or tablet form. Many treatments can be used for both your cat and your dog, but remember to always read the label carefully to ensure the correct dosage.

1. Chanelle Zerofen Dog & Cat Wormer Granules

It contains 4 sachets, each containing 4g of the granules. You need to use one sachet every 3 months and it is suitable for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. This product is a granule treatment that can be easily administered in your pet’s food.

Dosage: 1g per 2.2kg

2. Parazole Liquid Wormer 

It can be used on dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. This liquid treatment is best administered using a plastic veterinary syringe. This allows you to give the correct dosage depending on the weight of your pet.

Dosage: Adults – 1ml per 1kg as a single treatment every 3 months. Puppies/Kittens – 1ml per 2kg: once a day for three days and every 2 weeks up to 6 months.

3. Exitel Plus Flavoured Worming Tablets

A strong treatment that is available for dogs is Exitel Plus Flavoured Worming Tablets for Dogs. It is a veterinary grade worming treatment that is given every 3 months. These pork flavoured tablets are suitable for adult dogs weighing more than 0.5kg.

Dosage: 1 tablet per 10kg (the tablet is easily divided)

4. Troscan Complete Wormer

It is also suitable for dogs only. This is a single dose tablet that is film-coated making it easier for your pet to swallow and treating your pet for up to 3 months. Troscan comes in 2 varieties, one for small dogs and puppies, and one for dogs over 10kg.

Dosage: The Small Dog Variety - 1 tablet for 2kg (6 tablets per packet) or The Large Dog - 1 Tablet per 10kg.

Constant Awareness:

It is very important to be on the lookout constantly, if worms are left untreated for too long they can make your pet seriously ill. 

Also, some parasites are transmitted by fleas so make sure you use an effective flea treatment regularly too. If you don't control a flea problem at the same time as worming, your pet can become re-infected.

Remember you can ask in any Petworld store for expert advice on what worming treatment and dosage you should use for your pet.

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