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Why Your Dog Sheds and Stays Thin
Shedding plus failure to gain weight often points to parasites. Black specks in the coat mean fleas and call for external deworming; eating well but staying thin suggests internal parasites; scratching, scooting, mite-related patchy loss, or worms in stool all signal infestation. Puppies need deworming from 40 days, adults every three months, and more often if exposed.
Why does my puppy keep scratching, especially its face and biting at its thighs?
Scratching means the dog is itchy and uncomfortable. Causes range from parasite bites and allergies to skin disease. Check the coat for parasites and apply external deworming if found; if the cause is unclear, see a vet for a targeted treatment plan.
Why Do Dogs Get Tick Infestations?
Dogs that play in grass and dense trees are more likely to get ticks. Outdoor dogs need regular parasite control. A poor living space also raises risk. To remove a tick, numb it with alcohol, then pull it out once the mouthparts loosen, and apply external deworming.
What Test Checks a Dog for Mites?
To confirm mites, take the dog for a skin scraping at the vet; a microscope can show mites and eggs. If infected, apply external deworming. To lower risk, deworm regularly, and monthly if the dog goes out often.
How to Deworm a Cat With Parasites
Once a cat picks up parasites, it's a real problem because they can stunt growth and even kill. Roundworms, hookworms, filarial worms, and tapeworms each have their own signs. A proper internal and external deworming routine, timed around meals, clears them and keeps them away.
What to Do If Your Dog Has Worms in the Eye
Parasites in a dog's eye need urgent vet care to avoid infection or blindness. Signs include red, swollen conjunctiva, watering, and squinting; don't use random drugs. Combine internal and external deworming, keep the home insect-free, and avoid tall grass after recovery.
When Should a Kitten Be Dewormed?
Kittens can be dewormed from about 2–3 months of age; internal and external deworming are separate steps. Always dose by weight and age—too much harms the cat, too little does nothing. Weak kittens should wait until 4 months, and pregnant cats only after the kittens are weaned.
Why Does a Dog Keep Scratching?
Frequent scratching usually means something is wrong with the skin: over-bathing or human shampoo, fleas and lice, healing wounds, allergic dermatitis, or eczema from bacterial, fungal, or mite infection. Bathe every 2–4 weeks with pet shampoo, deworm monthly (ivermectin or fipronil outside, albendazole inside), fit an Elizabethan collar on healing wounds, and use chlorpheniramine plus a skin spray for allergies. Small areas of eczema can be treated topically; otherwise see a vet.
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.
Why Spring Parasite Control Matters for Pets
Spring is peak parasite season, and both internal and external parasites threaten pets and can spread to people. Deworm puppies monthly until six months, then every 2–3 months internally and monthly externally; use vet-recommended products and follow dosing carefully.