Toxocara is the most common intestinal parasite in dogs/cats. Almost all puppies are born with them. They look like spaghetti in stool and cause a pot-bellied appearance.
This condition requires veterinary attention.
If your animal shows the Key or Common signs listed, please visit a clinic immediately.
Report Case / Get HelpMother to pup (transplacental/milk). Ingestion of eggs.
Larvae migrate through liver/lungs (causing coughing) before settling in gut.
Fecal flotation.
Dewormers (Pyrantel). Repeat doses needed to kill migrating larvae.
Deworm puppies at 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks.
Excellent.
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