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Dogs can have different types of worms in their gastrointestinal system. An infestation of worms (intestinal parasites) is seen regularly. Such a worm infection can cause health problems in dogs. So it is important to be alert to this in your dog.

What worms are there in dogs?

Dogs can have different types of worms in their gastrointestinal system. An infestation of worms (intestinal parasites) is seen regularly. Such a worm infection can cause health problems in dogs. So it is important to be alert to this in your dog.. Dogs can suffer from various types of worms, each with its own symptoms. In general, worms can weaken a dog's condition, causing vague symptoms such as weight loss, a dull coat, and lethargy. Digestive problems, such as diarrhea, are also often a sign of a worm infection. The treatment varies depending on the type of worm. Here is an overview of the most common worms found in dogs. Roundworms (Toxocara canis) Roundworms are among the most common intestinal worms in dogs. They live in the small i...

Respiratory

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When we humans run around sniffling or coughing, it is often said that we have ‘caught a cold’. But is that sniffling really due to the cold? And can dogs also catch a cold from cold weather?

Can your dog catch a cold?

When we humans run around sniffling or coughing, it is often said that we have ‘caught a cold’. But is that sniffling really due to the cold? And can dogs also catch a cold from cold weather?. People often think that they catch a cold because they were in a draft or because they were cold. However, this is not entirely correct. When you have a cold with a runny nose and coughing, there is always a virus involved—sometimes a bacterium as well. This also applies to dogs. Cold Weather What is true, however, is that viruses and bacteria often survive longer and infect more people and animals when it is cold. High humidity is also often favorable for viruses. In this way, cold and wet weat...

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