Dog Allergies
Table of Contents:
- Dog Allergies and Hypoallergenic Foods
- 10 Most Common Symptoms of Allergic Reaction
- Which dogs are the best for allergies?
- Take your dog for a walk and play with him every day
- Buy hypoallergenic dog food for your pet
- Poisoned dog food
- Dog Diet
- Homemade Dog Food
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Junk Food
- Dog Poisonings
- Dog Toxic allergens
- Dog Pest Fleas
- Grooming your dog
- Canine Shampoo
- When to take your dog to visit the Vet?
- Worms, how did they get into my puppy?
Dog Allergies and Hypoallergenic Foods
Vet prescribed pet food, costly allergy tests, special supplements, pet vitamins, and the list goes on and on.
What should you do when and if your vet tells you it’s dog allergies? You must first find out what he’s allergic to. It could be so many different allergens in your home. schipperke with dog allergy that can be caused by diet or surroundings is a problem that more and more pet owners are facing your dog may be allergic to food, commercial pet food, shampoos, toxic cleaners, fleas, and other pests. Read more about dog food allergies.
10 Most Common Symptoms of Allergic Reaction
- Diarrhea
- Ear infection
- Hives
- Itchiness
- Itchy ears
- Itchy or runny eyes
- Licking constantly
- Red or inflamed skin
- Sneezing
- Swelling of the face parts
- Vomiting
If your dog has skin allergies it is usually something in your environment. You should check to see if you have anything toxic in your home, like detergents, floor cleaner (if your dog licks the floor he might be getting toxins on his feet then when he licks his feet it is ingested). Read more about environmental allergy
What about the outdoors? Do you spray the grass with weed killers? Do you apply other chemicals to the areas around the house? Read more about poisons your pet can come in contact with
I have found that commercial dog food is often the culprit when it comes to pet allergies.
Canines in the wild do not eat corn or wheat, yet these two grains are often the main ingredient in commercial pet food. Just take a look at any canned food label and see if corn or wheat doesn't present itself as the first ingredient (and therefore the biggest percentage of all the ingredients in the commercial pet food you are paying a lot of money for) in the list of what's in the dog kibble you are buying.
Which dogs are the best for allergies?
I have had both Cairn Terriers and West Highland White Terriers who not only make a great city dog but both are low in dog dander, which is a leading cause of allergies of people who are allergic to dogs. There are more than 10 breeds of dogs that make a good pet for an allergic person. One of the best dogs for allergies is a Poodle!
When I was 6 years old I developed allergies to dogs. We don't know where it came from but suddenly whenever I held our puppy I started scratching and would develop a rash of tiny red bumps all over my arms and hands where I had held her. For years I thought I would before ever be allergic to dogs but in my teens, my body decided it wasn't allergic anymore and I could once again have a dog. I thought about all the pet lovers who were unable to have a dog or cat because of allergies. Most animal allergies develop because of a person's allergic reaction to dog dander.
I am going to list the other dog breeds that are low in dander and shedding and should help you narrow your search for Allergy Friendly Dog Breeds. Some breeds come very close to being hypoallergenic they include many terrier breeds (including the Kerry Blue and the soft-coated Wheaten), Poodles of all types, and Schnauzers of all types. Dog food allergies and allergies.
I myself have had allergies all my life. Every single Spring I start sneezing. It also happens in the fall when the land dries out and allergens are once again in the air. I did some research before I bought my dog because I knew I had always suffered from dander allergies. I hit the books and came up with two breeds of dog; the Cairn Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier. I've had three Cairn Terriers and two West Highland White Terriers and can tell you they are the best little dogs and perfect for me and my allergies.
Dog dander is one of the leading causes of allergies. People have dander too and slough off these dead skin every day as our bodies keep making new skin to replace the old. Dogs are the same way and if you look at a dog's coat and brush it you will see the hair and dander left on the brush. It's a natural thing. Does ever see a guy with dandruff? Same thing. Although the guy with dandruff has too much of it and should treat it with a good dandruff shampoo.
The dog I chose to live with those many years ago was a Cairn Terrier. Cairn terriers are one of about 10 breeds that do not shed much and are happy in the city. I have had three Cairn terriers in my life and I never had allergy problems with them. They are smart and sturdy and perfect for apartment or condo living. But they are terriers and that means they can be stubborn and are quite the barker. They do not like to be messed with, so a young child might not be the perfect match for any terrier. keep that in mind when looking for a terrier.
Another dog that is the best dog for allergies is the West Highland White Terrier from Scotland. They are a close cousin of the Cairn Terrier and are sturdy and very pretty. Their coat is snowy white and while the Cairn terrier can be any color but white, these dogs are always white. In fact, the way the breed developed was sometimes in Cairn Terrier litters would be born a white dog. These white terriers eventually became their own breed and now are a favorite of people around the world.
I would strongly suggest that before you buy any dog that you spend some time with them to see if you develop an allergic reaction. If you are thinking of buying a puppy be sure to spend some time with a grown dog, perhaps the mother or father of the puppies, and see if you farewell with the breed.
- Bedlington Terrier
- Bichon Frise
- Chinese Crested
- Irish Water Spaniel
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Maltese
- Poodle
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Schnauzer (Miniature, Standard or Giant)
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Here is a list of dogs that will do very well with a person with allergies:
I would strongly suggest that before you buy any dog that you spend some time with them to see if you develop an allergic reaction. If you are thinking of buying a puppy be sure to spend some time with a grown dog, perhaps the mother or father of the puppies, and see if you farewell with the breed.
- Bedlington Terrier
- Bichon Frise
- Chinese Crested
- Irish Water Spaniel
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Maltese
- Poodle
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Schnauzer (Miniature, Standard or Giant)
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Take your dog for a walk and play with him every day
I can’t express how important for you to walk your dog every day. It will
not only do him a world of good and help keep him healthy but it just
might save your life too!
You probably have a big yard and don’t
think that your dog needs exercise but a walk is more than exercise to a
dog.
Dog’s live in packs. When they don’t have a pack they adopt the family as his pack. You will have to be the alpha dog in this pack or your dog will get away with murder!
Taking him on a walk on a leash will simulate running with the pack. He needs to smell every scent and probably mark his scent along the way. He needs to run with the pack (that would be you) and he needs to obey you. He is checking his territory and needs to do this for his self-esteem and mental health. I’m not kidding here. This is all true. Ask any good dog expert.
My doctor asked me how much exercise I got every day and I told him that I walked my dogs each day. Do you know what he said to me? He said, “you're walking your dogs is probably saving your life”. Cool, huh?
Walk your dog. It’s good for him and good for you plus there is a great deal of bonding that goes on when you walk your dog. Plus it’s a great way to meet someone single! So do both of you a favor and go “run with the pack”.
Buy hypoallergenic dog food for your pet
I took my brother to the store to buy puppy food and as we walked down the aisle we were surprised to see so many different brands in all sizes of bags in bright colors stating that their dog was the best most nutritious and pure. What a pack of lies! No wonder there are so many dog allergies.
What dog owners should be buying is hypoallergenic food for their pets. I showed my brother where to look to find out just what was in each bag. We picked up bag after bag of kibble and most of the main ingredient was corn. I don't know about you but none of my dogs went out of their way to eat corn. Yeah, maybe the kind buttered and salted and right off my plate but not the poor quality corn that is usually reserved for cattle feed.
Not only was corn the main ingredient but wheat was also highly prominent. Why do we keep our farmers from growing crops? In fact, we pay them to not grow crops and then turn around and buy poisoned grain (wheat) from China?
Poisoned dog food
This is what happened in the Dog Food Recall. Poisoned wheat was bought from Canada who had purchased its wheat from China.
I don't trust or advise buying dog kibble from pet shops or markets. Do your homework and find a good kibble with more wholesome ingredients from the internet. Many different dog food makers are out there and many are happy to send you samples and you can read the ingredients right on the internet. Without dog allergies, our lives would indeed be simpler and our pets live longer.
Dog Diet
An elimination diet is really simple but tedious. If done correctly it will identify the foods that are causing allergies and make your canine a happy dog.
If you are cooking for your pooch you are already halfway there. Check your ingredients and then start feeding each ingredient by itself and watch for any allergic reaction.
I would first pare down the recipe to the protein and see if your canine is allergic to the protein in the food. I was using Turkey as my protein source and my dog kept throwing up. As soon as I eliminated the turkey, he got better. Same with pork. He could not eat it so out it went. He did tolerate the chicken really well so that stayed in the diet. That was my first step in avoiding allergies.
I also tried lamb and found it was much too greasy for my pet’s stomach so I tried to keep the protein to the lean varieties and choose the ones that were holistic or hypoallergenic which means no hormones, antibiotics or steroids injected into the meat source.
Next, I fed him a vegetable to see if he tolerated it (broccoli). Next, I tested for carrots. All was fine. No allergies.
Do you get the idea? Feed each food and watch for a reaction. If your canine throws up, scratches, looks dull, and feels down then you’ve identified a bad food that your canine is allergic to.
Homemade Dog Food
Homemade Dog Food so that you know exactly what your dog is eating I cook for my dogs and they are happier and their coats look shiny, healthy, and thick since I’ve been making homemade dog food. homemade dog food that you can make in your kitchen for your pet.
Cooking homemade dog food for your dog is not hard to do. There are
many free dog food recipes on the web. There are even books written on the
subject but beware of the e-books that promise too much and that your dog
will die if you don’t use their books. These are scams to get your money
when you can go to your local book store and get a better and more
well-written book for less money.
If your dog has dog allergies, you will want to feed your dog organic food as I hope you are eating the same kind. You can feed them the same food you feed your family just remember to never feed your dogs sugar, onions, or garlic.
Sugar will cause their teeth to decay because in the wild a dog is never given the chance to eat sugar.
Onions and garlic break down a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia and possible kidney failure from leaking hemoglobin. Many people think it’s OK to feed dogs garlic to get rid of worms but it does have a cumulative effect on their kidneys.
Some of the ingredients you should use in your homemade dog food are protein, rice, bone meal, vitamins for dogs, chicken, turkey, or beef without the hormones. And don’t forget the water. Please give yourself and your pets filtered water. There are hormones and drugs in our water system and none of us need these chemicals and drugs in our bodies.
Dog Nutrition
Dog Nutrition and what it means to your dog.
Dog nutrition - it will
help your dog live a longer life
I am always looking at alternatives
to pet shop dog food and scrutinizing the labels for nutrition content.
They want to know exactly what is in the dog food I purchase. I believe the dog food manufacturers that don't pay attention to consumers and their concerns will pay a heavy price at the cash register. Simply put, we will not buy dog food that doesn't have good ingredients in it. In fact, we will boycott it and tell our friends not to buy it.
Just as we have started a boycott of Chinese goods, we will take a stand against dog food companies who have not implemented changes in their product and have just left things the way they are with less than adequate nutrition. They are fools and deserve what they will get; lower than average sales.
Becoming more and more popular, holistic dog food recipes are being sought after because of the dog nutrition in them. There are many articles written about holistic dog nutrition and I have something to say about them. My dog has been eating holistic dog food for many years and has been a picky eater. He has always had food allergies and finding a dog food that agrees with him has been hard. I fed him bench and fields for quite a while and thought I was giving him the very best food because it said it was a portion of Holistic dog food. What I didn't realize was that most all dog food out there had wheat and corn in it. You know, the poisoned wheat from Canada and the bio-engineered corn from the USA. That was never a good idea but we couldn't stop it. When my dog got really sick during the dog food recall, my dog food manufacturer quietly took some of its dog food off the shelves and came up with a new formula that doesn't include wheat or corn.
What an improvement! My dog started eating more, had fewer incidents of illness, and started playing again. I decided the culprits were wheat and corn. What works for my dogs is Hills Prescription diet of Venison and potato. This new dog food replaced others they had on the shelves. They removed Hill's gravy so I substituted Hill's ID. I hope you can also find the right dog food for your dog as I did. I also cook for my dog and have several dog food recipes that you can use.
Dog Junk Food
If you feed your dog junk food you can expect a life expectancy of about 7
years.
Wouldn’t you like to keep your dog around a little longer?
Feeding
your dog the right kind of food is what it’s all about for a healthy life
span.
I just got home from a visit to Hawaii. I spoke to many people there about their dogs.
As I talked to them I learned that although the pet food business is a big industry here, it's not so big a deal in Hawaii. They feed their dogs more table food and junk food! Not a good practice because feeding junk food will cause your dog to get cavities and harm the kidneys.
I saw one poor dog with two abscessed teeth. It could hardly chew its food yet its owners were oblivious to the fact they were killing their dog by feeding it KFC and candies. I told them if they did not have those teeth removed the dog would suffer liver and kidney failure from the poisons going into those organs.
They didn’t listen to me even when I offered to pay for the vet to remove the teeth. They rather have the money to spend on other things.
Look at any packaged foodstuff and in the ingredients, you will find sugar, sodium (salt) and trans fats, saturated fats, and animal fat. It’s bad for people but if you don’t care about what it does to you, care about what it does to your dog. It will shorten his life expectancy, cause damage to his teeth which in turn will cause damage to his liver and kidneys, as the pus and infection drain into the liver and kidneys.
Feeding your dog table food is not a bad idea if you are into healthy foods but junk food like McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Carl’s Junior, and any chain restaurant use lots of salt, sugar, and saturated fats. This is unhealthy for people and very bad for dogs.
Dogs should never eat sugar. Sugar is found in McDonald’s French fries. If a dog eats sugar, it will develop cavities. If he doesn’t eat sugar, no cavities. Keep your dog away from Junk foods. It will lengthen his life by about four to 6 years. Isn’t it worth it?
Dog Poisonings
Dog Poisonings can happen without you even knowing it. Cats will drink antifreeze and dogs will walk on pesticide sprayed lawns and you will not know. I live in a big condo complex in California. We pay a hefty price for gardening and the upkeep of our beautiful grounds.
But here’s what the HOA is not telling you about dog poisons.
Every month or so our HOA has the gardeners spray pesticides on the grass and in the flower beds to kill the weeds and could kill our pets if ingested.
They put up little flags for a day or two so that we don’t let our children or pets near the poisoned areas.
What most people don’t know is that after they take down the flags the poison can still be activated by rain or sprinklers.
My dog almost died one day and I had no idea why she got so sick.
The night before I took her for a walk. The sprinklers had been on and her feet got wet. When we got back up to our condo she started licking her paws. The sprinklers activated the poisons, they transferred to her feet and when she licked them dry she ingested poisons.
The next day she was curled up in a ball and shaking. She was so sick. Her eyes were glazed and she could hardly open her eyes. She couldn’t walk. Don’t let this happen to your dog!
If you see your dog acting this way take them to the vet right away! The poisons can be neutralized by the vets.
Also, if you walk your dog on grass don’t assume it’s free from poisons. After your walk plops your dog in the bathtub and washes his feet. I’ve been doing this ever since that incident and have not had any more problems.
For most poisonings, there is not much you can do at home. Put your dog in the car and get to an emergency dog hospital as soon as possible. For some ingested poisons, your veterinarian may recommend inducing vomiting before bringing the dog in for examination and treatment. Inducing vomiting of a toxic substance should never be done unless specifically directed by a veterinarian. For topical exposures, bathing in lukewarm water with mild dish soap can reduce further toxin absorption before the dog is examined and treated by a veterinarian.
Organophosphates, identified as malathion, diazinon, and fenthion, and carbamates, most commonly known as carbaryl and carbofuran, are neurological poisons found in lawn and garden pesticides and flea and tick products. Signs of toxicity include apprehension, excessive salivation, urination, defecation, vomiting and diarrhea, and pinpoint pupils. If an animal has absorbed enough of any neurological toxin, sudden death may be the only sign.
Dog Toxic allergens
If your dog has skin allergies it is usually something in your
environment.
Toxic allergens are everywhere - are they making your
dog sick and causing dog allergies?
Just as fragrance-filled
detergents, soaps and floor cleaners can make a human sneeze, a dog, with
his much more sensitive nose, can also cause dog allergies.
if your dog licks the floor he might be getting toxins on his feet then when he licks his feet it is ingested. If food is dropped on the floor of the kitchen and your dog is faster than you are getting to it, he might also be ingesting whatever cleaner is on the floor.
What about outdoors where your dog plays? Do you spray the grass with weed killers? Do you apply other chemicals to the areas around the house? These are all toxic to your dog.
Be careful during wet weather. Old pesticides can be reactivated when it rains. Read more about pesticides
The most common type of dog allergy is the inhalant type. Dogs may be allergic to all of the same inhaled allergens that affect humans. These include tree pollens, grass pollens, ragweed pollens, molds, mildew, and the house dust mite. Many of these allergies occur seasonally, such as ragweed, tree, and grass pollens. Others are with us all the time, such as molds, mildew, and house dust mites. The dog's reaction usually produces severe, generalized itching. In fact, the most common cause of itching in the dog is something your dog has inhaled. Watch out for your dog and keep household allergens in mind if your dog looks a little under the weather. By all means, get your dog to the vet once a year!
Dog Pest Fleas
Flea bites on a dog can cause allergies to flare up.
Flea bites,
Ticks, and Mite bites can cause your dog to scratch until it makes you
crazy! Is your dog scratching all the time from flea bites?
But just
think how the dog feels! Always itchy always scratching, biting his back
and feet and even his legs.
If your dog is happily wandering around the house with not a care in the world and stops in his tracks and starts biting his back in a frenzy, then you can be sure it’s a flea.
You can find a great tool called (what else?) flea combs that help you deal with fleas allergies fleas comb and can be purchased at your vet's office or local pet shop.
Along with regular brushing a bath once a week is needed to control fleas.
Buy a good flea-medicated shampoo (ask your vet) and bathe your dog with it while being careful not to get it into his eyes.
If you suspect fleas in the house my vet gave me some carpet spray so that I could treat the carpet too. I also washed all the bedding and blankets and toys my dogs play or sleep with.
You have to be vigilant all through the summer months to control flea bites. Where I live there are many dogs, fleas are a common problem in the areas that dogs are walking. We have special areas set up for dogs and guess where all the flea bites come from. Yep, the pooches corner.
Grooming your dog
Grooming your dog will help alleviate allergies and pet dander. Grooming your dog is one of the most important things you can do to prevent allergies. Not only does it strengthen the bond between you and your pet but it helps you find problems in the skin and fur before the problem gets out of hand.
Canine Shampoo
Grooming your new dog so you can stay allergy free. Regular brushing helps eliminate tangles and mats and helps your dog get accustomed to being handled. It also gives you the opportunity to check for ticks and fleas, lesions, lumps, and changes in your skin and coat. Pet-supply stores and catalogs sell a wide array of brushes for different coats and conditions.
Slicker brushes have a bed of fine, closely spaced wires that usually are hooked or bent; they're good all-purpose brushes for removing mats, loose hair, and debris.
Pin brushes have a bed of widely spaced tines that look like straight pins. The tines sometimes are tipped with plastic. Pin brushes are also good for removing tangles but can be uncomfortable for grooming temperature. dogs.
Bristle brushes and metal combs are used in the final grooming step for longhaired dogs, leaving their hair sleek, smooth and shiny. A bristle brush may be the only brush you'll need for a short-haired dog.
Begin the brushing process with a slicker or pin brush to remove dead hair, debris, and tangles. For breeds with long and very thick coats, you should groom with both brushes, using the slicker brush first.
For tough tangles, gently comb or brush small sections at a time, giving yourself and your dog a break every few minutes. Be careful not to tug at or tear the hair.
After the coat is smooth, give your dog a final brushing with a bristle brush (for short-haired dogs) or a comb (for longhaired dogs). Give plenty of praise during the brushing process and reward your dog with a treat when you're finished.
Bath time is much easier after you’ve brushed your dog and have gotten all the tangles and mats out. Place your dog in the bathtub with a nonskid surface. Buy an attachment for your shower that will allow you to spray water over your dog like they use at the groomers avoiding the head. The head will be washed last and will help you out because your dog won’t shake as much and get you wet!
Soap your dog's body with a dog shampoo, then massage the soap into a lather, talking to your dog and praising him as you work. When his body is lathered, move to his head and apply a baby shampoo so that if you get any soap in his eyes it won’t hurt.
Rinse and dry your dog's head, then rinse his body. When the water runs clear, rinse one more time.
Thoroughly dry your dog with towels. If your dog has healthy skin, you can dry him further with a hairdryer set at a low or warm temperature.
Bathe smaller dogs such as poodles and schnauzers every two or three weeks, except in the winter when once a month probably will do. Larger pets need bathing several times a year. Of course, always wash a pet when it is dirty or smells, regardless of when it was last bathed.
Proper foot care will keep your doggie dancing and help prevent unnecessary pain and infection later on. Most dogs don't like to have their feet handled. In fact, they hate it!
Remove mats of hair from between the toes and pads of dogs with hairy feet; if ignored, the mats can become as hard as rocks. Then, using scissors, trim the hair between the pads and between the toes so it is level with the dog's foot.
Regular exercise on a hard surface may keep a dog's nails worn down. However, many dogs live indoors and their walks are just not enough to keep those nails at the length that they should be. You will need to have their nails clipped every few weeks. If your dog has dewclaws (the smaller claw on the back of each front leg, they will need clipping too. If the nails or dewclaws are allowed to grow, they may curl inward into the skin and cause pain and even an infection.
Use nail clippers designed specifically for dogs. One type, known as the guillotine style, is not a good choice. The type that works like a pair of scissors is much better. I have used both and the scissors-type is a much better type & puts less pressure on the nail and is more comfortable for the dog. Make sure the blades are sharp.
Trim only the "hook" end of the nail. Clipping a nail too short can be painful and may cause bleeding. Frequent trimming of a small amount of nails always is better than waiting until the nail is long. Never trim into the quick -- the live portion of the nail. If your dog's nails is black then trim carefully and note how much you’ve cut off the nail. then cut the other nails being careful not to cut too much. Imagine the torture of having your nails pulled off by some crazy person. Now imagine that pain when you clip your dog's nails too short and they bleed.
When to take your dog to visit the Vet?
Your dog should visit the vet once a year. It's not that costly and will
help your pet live a long life
It seems like only yesterday your dog
was a little bundle of fur tearing up your house with his chewing on
things.
In fact, relatively speaking, it was only a short time ago. Most dogs live no more than 15 or 16 years, and for some larger breeds, 10 years is the usual life span. Like their owners, many pets live to a healthy old age, while others may experience increasing problems from mild aches and pains to more serious conditions such as tumors or Cushing's Disease as the years go by. While you can't reverse the hands of time, there's a lot you can do to keep an old friend comfortable and by your side for a long time to come.
As soon as you bring your puppy home you should schedule the first visit to the Vet. The puppy needs to be checked for worms and she/he will need to get their puppy shots. They also will need to be wormed because every puppy gets worms. Read here how and why a puppy gets worms.
Then take your dog to the vet every year for a routine check-up just like you should be doing for yourself. This gives the vet a baseline of your dog's health and when changes occur he can see right off that something is not normal from his baseline health.
Older dogs
Dogs at around 7 to 8 years of age start to have health
problems. Sometimes these problems are just minor like getting fatty
tumors but some are really serious.
If you feel a lump under the dog’s skin have it checked out. I found two types of lumps under my dog’s skin. One was a benign fatty tumor that was quite large and the other was a very hard lump the size of a pea.
I encourage you to check these out because it may not be a benign tumor, it might be cancer. Pay special attention to the animal's mouth, because tumors there tend to be the most serious. Other warning signs of cancer include foul odors or 'unusual discharge or bleeding.
If your dog seems to tire easily or be short of breath these could be signs of heart disease.
If your dog’s appetite changes or he/she won’t eat or drink water. This is very serious and can be anything from kidney failure to pancreatitis.
If your dog loses weight take her to the vet right away. this is not normal and you need to find the cause.
Your dog starts drinking a lot of water and urinating more frequently than usual. This could be a sign of kidney disease or diabetes.
High blood pressure, can be a problem as your pet ages. Just like with humans, high blood pressure can lead to blindness in dogs. Untreated, it can also lead to strokes, so it's worth catching early.
Exercise your dog!
Don’t let your dog get fat.
How can you tell if your dog is fat?
Worms, how did they get into my puppy?
It’s a simple answer really. Puppies have worms because when their mother has worm larvae inside her body. The worms in the mother are dormant until she starts lactating. Then the larvae become activated just before she gives birth. The worms travel to the milk and the puppies ingest the milk and the worms along with it.
There is just no getting around this. Your puppies will get worms from their mother.
That is why worming is so important. Many owners don’t think about it much but it is necessary to worm your dog or puppy to make sure they do not have any parasites, some of which can kill.
So you have to worm your puppy more than once. Usually, the breeder (a good breeder) will have wormed the puppies at least two times. Then when you take your puppy to the vet, ask him about worming your puppy and how often after that as he gets older.
I was sent away for a puppy from a breeder in Idaho. I trusted her to have wormed my puppy but she obviously didn’t because my puppy started vomiting and out came two 2 inch roundworms. I was horrified and disgusted all at the same time.
My vet gave me some worming medicine and now the worms are gone.
Roundworms
Roundworms are the most common kind of puppy worms and most puppies are born with them because when a mother starts lactating the worms are activated. They can sometimes be seen in your puppy's feces, and are most often transmitted through contact with the worm eggs or larvae in the contaminated stools.
Tapeworms
The most common type of tapeworm is spread by fleas. You can often see tapeworms (or segments of them) in your puppy's feces. They look like small grains of rice and are white in color.
Whipworms
Whipworms are common, but they are difficult to detect. If your dog has these parasites he may show few symptoms early on, but regular fecal exams are necessary to make sure he has no more occurrences.
Hookworms
The hookworm is a very, very tiny and very bad parasite. They do best in warm, moist soil and actually penetrate through your puppy's skin and then travel to his intestines.
Heartworms
Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes and they're the most deadly of the dog parasites. Heartworms take up residence in your dog’s heart and can cause serious health problems and if left untreated, death. If you live in a tropical or humid climate, check for heartworms.
My brother’s dog died from heartworms in Hawaii. He will never forgive himself for her loss. She was a wonderful dog who died too early. Don’t make the same mistake. It’s all too easy to forget to check up on these things as our dogs don’t ask for much and can’t tell us they are not feeling well.
Remember to take your dog in for a yearly checkup. Most breeders do wormings on a regular basis to keep their dogs healthy.
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