Deworming – Important for Your Dog

Regular deworming should be an important measure for all animal owners. For many this is a matter of course, because after all one loves one’s four-legged friend and wants it to stay healthy and to be well. In recent years, however, the risk of a worm infection has increased in many dogs. This has various causes. For one thing, climate change contributes here too, because the worms are offered better chances of survival. Warmer temperatures and higher humidity also bring better conditions for reproduction with them.

Parasites from holidays and from the city

Dogs are increasingly being taken along on trips. In this way, animals and people can come into contact with exotic parasites and bring them home. A further aspect is the sadly large increase of wild animals in the cities. So it often happens – as the media also report – that, for example, foxes as hosts of worms roam through parks and green spaces. In this way they spread worms with their droppings on lawns and paths. When dogs are then unsuspectingly walked on these paths or run around freely, the danger of infection is great. Moreover, the parasites outdoors are almost omnipresent, but they cannot be recognised with the naked eye.

• Increased risk of infection due to climatic changes
• Danger from wild animals in urban green spaces and parks
• Introduction of exotic parasites through holiday trips
• The need for quick treatment in the case of an established infestation

Treating a worm infestation of the dog quickly

It is very important to do something about a worm infestation of the dog as quickly as possible. This is possible in a simple and safe way. For example, the European association of experts in veterinary parasitology recommends deworming highly at-risk animals monthly. This refers to animals that have close contact with people and live in a household with children, or to animals that run around freely outdoors unsupervised. This is of course also important for animals that are frequently taken along on trips. For all questions on the subject of deworming, the vet is the right person to consult. Should there be a suspicion of a worm infestation, the practice examines the dog’s blood or stool in order to prescribe the appropriate remedy.

The best approaches for a healthy deworming

It should be known that not all deworming agents are a blessing for the organism. This raises the question of which is now the best and, above all, the healthiest method. The healthiest is treatment with natural remedies, such as protection based on natural herbs. Such remedies are oriented towards the feeding behaviour of wolves, which take in particular herbs in nature in order to regulate their intestinal flora and to prevent worms. They can work just as well as chemical agents, yet do not burden the dog’s body. Before considering a worming treatment, however, one should have a stool sample tested for worms at the practice. In this way one can be sure whether the four-legged friend is suffering from worms and decide whether a treatment is necessary or not.

Our recommendation for support after the treatment

After deworming the dog, we recommend a targeted strengthening of the immune system. A probiotic approach supports the important rebuilding of the intestinal flora and promotes general well-being after the strain. In this way your dog can take part in everyday life again with full strength and vitality.