Intestinal parasites

Intestinal parasites can reproduce in the thousands in the bowels of cats and dogs. They are found everywhere in our environment and they seem to be indestructible. Fortunately, however, a deworming treatment can take care of the problem if your pet turns out to be a carrier.

On top of the possible risk of infection from their mother (directly through the placenta, or by drinking maternal milk), animals that go outside are constantly exposed to contamination, even if it’s simply by scratching the soil or eating a little grass. Therefore, it is important to administer a preventive treatment regularly to fight the various parasites that your pets can be infected with.

It’s not uncommon for pets to show no symptoms. If there are symptoms, they include: digestive issues like vomiting or diarrhea, a dull coat, the inability to gain weight, worms in stools, and even coughing. Some of these parasites can spread to humans and cause serious illnesses. Talk to your veterinary team to make sure that you don’t take any risks.