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Can dogs die from ascariasis?

Date: 2024-03-17

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Can dogs die from ascariasis?
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Dogs with ascariasis generally will not die, unless the dog has more serious ascariasis, the general symptoms are loss of appetite, vomiting, heterophilia, indigestion, dysentery and constipation, and occasionally seizures. The situation may result in the death of the dog.

Dangers of roundworms in dogs:

1. Generally, the impact is small. When there are not many roundworms in the intestines, they only feed on the nutrients digested by the intestines. In most cases, they do not affect the body condition too much.

2. Malnutrition. When the number of roundworms increases, most of the nutrients in the intestines are swallowed up by the roundworms, and the dog will appear malnourished. The typical manifestations are thin body and dry coat. When the roundworm population continues to increase, the irritation to the intestines can lead to diarrhea. When the roundworm is large, it can block the intestinal tract, cause intussusception, and cause abdominal pain.

3. Affect the organs. In very rare cases, ascaris burrowing indiscriminately in the body can also affect other organs, causing even greater harm.

4. Death. When the number of roundworms in the body is particularly large, it can even cause the death of the dog.

5. It is more harmful to puppies. Compared with adult dogs, roundworms cause more harm to puppies. During pregnancy, roundworm larvae will migrate to the fetus along with the blood circulation and grow in the fetus. After 3 weeks after the puppies are born, they will appear in the puppies Adult worms grow in the gut.

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