Sunday, June 7, 2009

Ascarids

What are they?: Long, thin spaghetti-like worms that inhabit the intestine. Some types of these worms can be seen in an infected dog’s faeces.

Predilection: Pups

Signs and Symptoms: Stunted growth, lethargy, diarrhoea, vomiting, and a pot-bellied appearance. In severe cases, ascarids can cause seizures (convulsions).

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