Dog Health Questions

Help for Roundworm

Conventional Treatments

There are a number of medications that can be prescribed by your vet or bought over the counter for the treatment of worms however, over-the-counter medications are often less effective than prescription types, and potentially more harmful to your pet. Commonly recommended wormers recommended for roundworms are Pyrantel Pamoate, mebendazole and albendazole.

Most medications for roundworm only act on matured roundworms and so 3 to 4 doses may be required to allow the other larvae to become more mature and therefore more susceptible to the treatment. Because worming medications are chemical-based, regular worming, while not without benefits, can be damaging to your pet’s immune system. Many people are therefore exploring alternatives treatments.

Natural Remedies

Roundworms, just like other parasites are something that animals have had to live with since the beginning of time. In nature, however, animals are well equipped with a number of herbal ingredients to help keep them at bay.

Herbs such as Wormwood and Ruta graveolens act as digestive tonics and help rid the system of worms by promoting regular digestive cleansing. They also help by restoring digestive health after parasitic infections. Others beneficial herbs include Cloves and Neem which work to discourage pests and act as natural parasite repellants.

Tips for preventing roundworm

* Because it is not always possible to know when your pets have been exposed to infected roundworm larvae it is important to have your pet regularly treated. Some pets are at higher risk than others, for example, an indoor cat is low risk and may only need treatment once a year, where a dog that interacts with other dogs may need treatment every three months.
* Remember that the roundworm larvae can be transmitted to humans and while the worms do not develop, the larvae can cause serious damage to body tissue. For this reason it is essential to wash your hands after handling pets and other animals and immediately after cleaning litter trays.
* Make sure your pets have a healthy sanitation area. This includes cleaning litter boxes daily and regularly removing stools from the garden.
* If you take your cat or dog for walks in public areas, make sure they stay clear of other animal’s feces as this is a common way that roundworm is transmitted.
* Roundworm is also transmitted by host animals such as rodents. The larvae lay dormant until the host animal is caught and ingested by a larger animal. If your cat is an avid hunter it is at a much greater risk of contracting a number of unwanted parasites. You can try a collar with a bell to discourage your pet from catching small animals.

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