Also known as: SpulwĂĽrmer
Die canine Spulwurminfektion wird durch Toxocara canis und Toxascaris leonina verursacht, Darmwürmer, die besonders bei Welpen häufig sind. Welpen infizieren sich oft schon vor der Geburt oder beim Säugen, weshalb eine frühe Entwurmung unerlässlich ist. Starker Befall verursacht ein aufgeblähtes Bäuchlein, schlechtes Wachstum, Erbrechen und Durchfall. Toxocara ist zoonotisch und kann beim Menschen eine Larva migrans verursachen, weshalb gute Hygiene wichtig ist.
Roundworms are among the most common intestinal parasites of dogs, particularly puppies, caused chiefly by Toxocara canis.
Dogs are infected by ingesting eggs from the environment, eating infected prey, or, for puppies, through the placenta and mother's milk.
Many adult dogs show no signs. Puppies may have a pot-bellied look, poor growth, dull coat, vomiting, and diarrhea, sometimes passing spaghetti-like worms.
Microscopic fecal flotation detects the characteristic eggs. Adult worms may be seen in vomit or stool.
Routine deworming with products such as pyrantel or fenbendazole clears infection; puppies need repeated treatment on a schedule.
Scheduled puppy deworming, year-round parasite control, prompt feces removal, and treating nursing dams reduce egg contamination and zoonotic risk.
This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If you are worried about your pet, contact your veterinarian.
