Is your dog showing signs of worms? Perhaps they’re scooting, experiencing an increased appetite while losing weight, or maybe you’ve found white specks in their stool? These, among other symptoms, could indicate they have worms.
You don’t need to wait until your dog starts showing signs of worms. Regular use of dog worm tablets plays a crucial role in efficiently and effectively controlling and preventing worm problems.
Because worms can cause significant health problems for dogs, ranging from digestive issues to more severe conditions like anaemia or even organ damage, keep reading to find out how worming tablets treat (as well as prevent) worms in your furry bestie.
Understanding the different types of worms in dogs
Did you know there are several types of worms that can attack your pet? And, various dog worm tablets out there that offer varying levels of coverage?
Intestinal worms:
Intestinal worms – including roundworm and hookworm – occur when a dog comes into contact with contaminated food, water, soil, or faeces. Once inside the dog’s body, they begin to feed on the dog’s blood or intestinal contents, leading to various health issues. Common symptoms of worm infestations include diarrhoea, vomiting, scooting, weight loss, lethargy, and a bloated abdomen.
Heartworm disease:
Heartworm, on the other hand, is not an intestinal worm and is contracted when an infected mosquito bites a dog. The larvae enter the dog’s skin through the wound and begin their journey into the dog’s body. Heartworm can cause severe lung disease and heart failure that can be deadly, so it’s vital that your dog is protected at all times.
The key is to look for a solution that treats intestinal worms as well as prevents heartworm disease. Simparica TRIO is the world’s number 1 selling all-in-one for dogs, and for good reason; It can be used in heartworm positive and untested dogs, and it treats and controls hookworms and roundworms – including immature stages that many other wormers don’t kill.
How dog worm tablets work
Effective dog worm tablets are formulated with active ingredients designed to target and eliminate specific types of worms. Simparica TRIO is the first and only product that combines sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel in one simple-to-give chewable tablet.
Once the dog swallows the dog worm tablet, the active ingredients either stay in the gut or are absorbed into the bloodstream through the digestive system. These ingredients then target the worms in the intestines or other affected areas.
Depending on the type of worm, the dog worm tablet either kills the worms directly or paralyses them, allowing the dog’s body to expel them naturally.
After intestinal worms have been killed or paralysed, they are passed out of the dog’s body in the faeces. This process typically begins within a few hours of administering the dog worm tablet and may continue for a few days, depending on the severity of the infestation.
Recognised and recommended by Vets across the globe, and trusted by pet owners everywhere, Simparica TRIO provides fast-acting relief from not only worms but also fleas and ticks – it starts to kill fleas on dogs within 4 hours and ticks within 12 hours of administration.
While most dog worm tablets are highly effective in eliminating existing intestinal worm infestations, be sure to find one that also acts as a preventative for heartworm as well. Regular use of dog worm tablets is crucial to keep your dog free from nasty parasites.
In addition to regular worming with dog worm tablets, maintaining good hygiene practices, such as cleaning up after your dog and preventing them from eating potentially contaminated food or water, can help reduce their risk of exposure.
The key advantage for pet owners is that Simparica TRIO offers broad spectrum coverage for your dog. Not only is it an effective dog flea and tick treatment, it also protects against mites, mange, heartworm disease and intestinal worms.
And, the best bit – it’s easy to administer. Being a tasty chew, your furry friend will think it’s just a delicious liver flavoured little snack for being the goodest dog! This is proven by their taste guarantee. If you’re struggling to administer this dog flea and tick treatment, you’re eligible for your money back.
