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How does a dog get infected with coccidia?
Dogs catch coccidia by licking an infected dog's feces or contaminated food/water, or by picking up oocysts while playing in grass; the oocysts develop in the gut and multiply. Signs include soft stools, diarrhea, reduced appetite, low fever, weight loss, slow growth, anemia, and dehydration — a fecal exam and sulfadimethoxine treatment are needed.
What to Do About Coccidia Infection in Dogs
Pet coccidia is a terrible parasite; worse is an owner who does not even know coccidia - is that you?
What to Do When Your Dog’s Stool Has White Worms
White worms in a dog's stool almost always mean tapeworms or roundworms — both steal nutrients and can cause vomiting, thinning, and anemia. Deworm promptly with the right active ingredient, clean and disinfect the living space, and avoid raw food and scavenging to stop reinfection.
Pet Vomiting (Part 3): Vomiting from Internal Parasites and Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Internal parasites living in a dog or cat's gut irritate the intestinal lining and trigger vomiting, sometimes expelling visible worms. Food poisoning causes far more violent vomiting along with seizures and drooling, and demands immediate induced vomiting and gastric lavage. Routine deworming and keeping toxic foods — onions, grapes, chocolate, macadamia nuts — out of reach are the best defenses.
My Dog Has Soft Stools but Is Full of Energy — Does It Need Medicine?
A dog with soft stools but normal energy usually just has mild gut irritation from a new or rich food, and probiotics plus observation are often enough. But watch closely — parasites, parvovirus, or pancreatitis can start the same way, so any later fever, lethargy, or lost appetite means a vet visit.
When to Give Your Dog Deworming Medicine
Deworming should begin when a puppy is 3–4 weeks old and then continue on a regular schedule, with adult dogs treated at least once a year. Pick the dewormer based on the parasite you're targeting and always dose by your dog's weight — and give it on an empty stomach, waiting about eight hours before the next meal.
How to Prevent Recurring Gastroenteritis in Dogs
Recurring dog gastroenteritis comes from primary causes (bad food, drug reactions, irregular feeding) or secondary ones (internal parasites and viruses like distemper, coronavirus, and parvovirus). Prevention centers on keeping trash away, noting food allergies, small frequent meals with a gradual 7-day food switch, timely vaccination, and regular deworming (monthly for raw-meat diets).
Deworming Cats and Dogs: Methods and Schedule
Parasites are common yet potentially deadly, so regular deworming is non-negotiable — start around one month of age and repeat monthly, covering both internal and external parasites. Knowing the main worms (roundworm, tapeworm, hookworm, and heartworm) and how they spread helps you protect both pet and family.
What Internal Parasites Do Dogs Have?
Probably all dog owners have seen their dog have diarrhea, bloody stool, or abnormal behavior-this may mean your dog is infected with parasites! So what are the common parasitic infections in dogs, and what symptoms usually appear after infection?
Precautions for Feeding Dogs Raw Meat
Although many pet meats and kibbles exist, some owners feed raw meat for its natural nutrition. Here are the cautions.