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Heartworm
- Most infected dogs may not show any signs of disease for several years.
- Spread by mosquitos which means all dogs are potentially at risk.
- Can cause death, heart disease and organ failure.
Intestinal Worms
Roundworm
- Infects most puppies before birth or while nursing.
- Roundworm are present in most puppies when born and can also be picked up by dogs from the environment.
- Infection in children could cause abdominal organ damage, and blindness in extreme cases.
Hookworm
- Larvae can be swallowed or penetrated through the skin.
- Can cause bloody diarrhoea in dogs leading to anaemia, and in extreme cases death.
- People become infected by walking on contaminated ground, or licking soil contaminated fingers.
Whipworm
- Eggs picked up from the soil are passed through faeces of infected dogs.
- Can cause anaemia and dehydration in affected animals.
- Whipworm frequently evade detection.
Tapeworm
- Live in the small intestine.
- Can irritate the anal region of your dog and may cause them to "scoot" along the ground.
- The hydatid tapeworm can pose a serious risk to humans.
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