What to do if there are parasites in your dog’s body

If you suspect your dog has parasites, here are some suggestions for what to do:

1. Confirm the diagnosis: First, take your dog to the veterinarian for a confirmed diagnosis. Your veterinarian can confirm the presence of a parasitic infection and determine the type of infection through a fecal examination or other relevant tests.

2. Follow veterinary recommendations for treatment: Use appropriate anthelmintics to clear the parasitic infection as recommended by your vet. Different types of parasites may require different types of medication, so follow your veterinarian's instructions and dosage.

3. Regular deworming: Make sure your dog is dewormed regularly according to your veterinarian’s advice and recommendations. This can help prevent and control parasite re-infections.

4. Cleaning and Hygiene Measures: Parasites are mainly spread through feces, so it is important to keep your dog and its living environment clean and hygienic. Clean up feces regularly and thoroughly clean and disinfect feeding utensils, mattresses, floors, etc.

5. Control external parasites: In addition to internal parasites, make sure your dog is protected against external parasites, such as fleas and ticks. Use appropriate insect repellents or use insect repellent collars, sprays, etc.

6. Pay attention to personal hygiene: Please pay attention to personal hygiene when handling infected dogs and their feces. Wash your hands and avoid exposing infected items to other household members or other pets.

It is important to treat and prevent parasitic infections early as they can have a negative impact on your dog's health and there is a risk of infecting other animals.

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