Last year the center handled over 51,000 cases. Depending on the case, there may be a small charge for each consultation. Some Unwanted Guests Parasites are always a serious health threat to your dog. In addition to Heartworms, your dog may also have some other unwanted guests in its system. A hookworm's eggs are released in a dog's feces and the larvae are swallowed or can penetrate the skin of another dog.
Hookworms can be fatal to puppies.
Symptoms are rough coats, bloated bellies, vomiting, diarrhea and colic. Older dogs contract roundworms from coming into contact with soil contaminated with roundworm eggs. Whipworms - These intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, dehydration and weight loss. Once established in a yard, whipworms are extremely difficult to eliminate. It is important to provide ongoing protection against whipworm infection.