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Why deworming your dog regularly is a must – for your health too – The Citizen

Worms can cause a range of health issues in dogs, including weight loss, diarrhoea, vomiting, and a general decline in energy levels.
The presence of these parasites can also pose health risks to family members, especially young children, or anyone with a weakened immune system. Roundworms, in particular, can be transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated soil or faeces which can cause serious health issues, including affecting internal organs like the liver, lungs and heart.
The hidden threat of intestinal worms
The most common worms that infect dogs (and humans through their pets), are roundworms and hookworms and to a lesser extent, tapeworm. Fleas are the intermediate host for tapeworm, which means controlling flea infestations automatically controls tapeworms. Let’s take a look at the two most common worm infections, with the help from Zoetis:
Roundworms: 
Hookworms: 
Unfortunately, without regular deworming, the chances of family pets picking up a parasitic infestation are high, and with children playing in gardens barefoot and snuggling the family, the infestation can quickly spread. Best practice, depending on the dog’s risk, is to treat for the most common worms either every month or every second month.
One of our go-to monthly treatments is the chewable Simparica Trio all-in-one tablet that combats worms, ticks, fleas and mites. 
 
For more on pets, visit Get It Magazine.

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