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Roundworms (Toxocara canis): national shelter prevalence is 14.2%¹.
Dogs can become infected in virtually every part of the U.S. Ingesting contaminated soil is the most common route of transmission. Almost all puppies contract roundworm from their mothers. |
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Common clinical signs in dogs: diarrhea, vomiting, stunted growth, and a potbellied appearance. |
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| Hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum): national shelter prevalence is 34%¹. A. caninum is the most commonly found species of hookworm in the U.S. Typical routes of infection include ingesting eggs and penetration of the patient's skin. |
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| Common clinical signs in dogs: weight loss, diarrhea and anemia. |
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Whipworms (Trichuris vulpis): national shelter prevalence is 20.5%¹.
Infectious eggs can remain in the soil for up to 7 years. It is difficult to detect and eradicate whipworm. |
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| Common clinical signs in dogs: large bowel diarrhea, anemia, dehydration, and loss of appetite. |
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Dogs and cats should be tested for heartworm prior to use. In a small percentage of treated dogs, digestive and neurologic side effects may occur. In cats, safety studies at up to ten times the label dose did not detect any adverse drug reactions. To see the full product insert, click here. |
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1. Blagburn BL. National parasite prevalence survey: an interim report. In: Proceedings of the 2009 North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, FL, 2009 |
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