After a dog suffers from ascariasis (Ascariasis), the following treatment and management measures should be taken:
1. Diagnosis confirmation:
Clinical symptoms: Observe whether the dog has symptoms such as weight loss, loss of appetite, diarrhea (may contain white worms or eggs), abdominal swelling, vomiting, malnutrition and other symptoms.
Laboratory examination: Roundworm eggs or larvae are found through stool microscopic examination, or adult worms are found in the dog's vomit or feces to confirm the diagnosis of roundworm infection.
2. Drug treatment:
Anthelmintic drugs: Use appropriate anthelmintic drugs according to veterinary recommendations, such as those containing praziquantel, albendazole, milbene oxime, febantel, pyrantel, levamisole and other ingredients drug. Strictly follow your weight and product instructions for dosing.
Repeat treatments: Due to the roundworm life cycle and the time it takes for eggs to hatch, multiple doses may be needed to eliminate adult worms and newborn larvae. Follow your veterinarian's recommended treatment cycle.
3. Nutritional support and care:
Diet adjustment: Provide nutritious and easily digestible food, increase protein and vitamin intake, and help the dog recover its physical strength.
Stay hydrated: Make sure your dog has access to clean drinking water at all times to replenish water lost due to diarrhea and vomiting.
Environmental cleaning: Clean the dog's living environment regularly, especially the food bowl, drinking fountain, sleeping area and excretion area to avoid reinfection of insect eggs.
4. Monitoring and review:
Observe the improvement of symptoms: During treatment, closely observe whether the dog's symptoms have improved, such as appetite recovery, diarrhea cessation, weight gain, etc.
Recheck the feces: According to the veterinarian's recommendations, perform a fecal examination again some time after treatment (such as 2-4 weeks) to confirm whether the roundworms have been completely eliminated.
5. Prevent recurrence:
Regular deworming: Deworm your dog regularly according to your veterinarian’s recommended deworming schedule, usually every 3 months, or according to the instructions for use of your chosen deworming product.
Environmental control: Keep the dog's living environment clean and avoid contact with soil, feces or other contaminated items that may contain insect eggs.
Avoid foodborne infections: Avoid eating uncooked raw meat, wild animals, or food that may be contaminated with feces.
In general, dogs suffering from roundwormsAfter illness, you should seek medical treatment immediately and receive professional treatment, as well as good nursing and nutritional support. After treatment, regular reexamination is required to confirm the efficacy, and preventive measures should be taken to avoid recurrence of the disease. Following your veterinarian's guidance, maintaining good hygiene and regular deworming are keys to preventing roundworms in your dog.