The Life of the Roundworm

The Life of the Roundworm

Roundworms sprout from eggs that are found inside animal droppings. There are many ways that roundworm eggs could get there. For instance, it could be that the animal ate an animal that carried roundworm, or it could be that the animal ate the feces of another animal (which is common among dogs).

The unfortunate thing is that roundworm larva that just hatched from the eggs is immune to any de-worming medicines. Instead, the larva migrates through your pet's intestinal walls until it reaches your pet's lungs. When the larva reaches the lungs, this is when it's coughed out and swallowed again or, in some cases, swallowed by other animals.

Experts often observe that when the larva reaches the intestines for the second time, the larva usually starts to mature into an adult roundworm.

Roundworms found in humans can grow up to 13 inches long. Meanwhile in pets, roundworms usually grow to about 4 inches.

Since roundworms can be passed from one animal to another, there's a great chance that everyone who has a pet will eventually deal with roundworm infestations. Your best armor in safeguarding your pets from this kind of infestation is knowing what to do and what to watch out for.

Once you are able to determine that your pet is infested, you must quickly take measures to treat it. If you delay treatment, this can cause the death of a baby animal. This may also be bad for you, especially if you have very close contact with your pet. If possible, bring your pet to a vet at once. It's best if you took the time to inspect your pet's feces so that you can save money on a fecal test.

The vet will recommend the best wormer for your pet. You can proceed to a pet supplies store, because they sell the most-affordable wormers. When using these medicines, read and follow instructions carefully to prevent negative side effects and pet drowsiness.

Here are some other ways to get rid of roundworms. Whether you're a pet owner or not, the following information will be very helpful to you.

Worm Your Cat or Dog A.S.A.P.

With the facts stated above, you may notice that roundworms are well-evolved creatures. They are so sneaky that they manage to penetrate the mammary glands and placenta of pregnant pets. This makes it inescapable for many newborn pets to be infested with roundworm at a very early age. Many vets advise that pets be de-wormed later in their pregnancies to prevent them from passing roundworm to their puppies.