Effective Deworming Schedule for Cats & Dogs: A Compreh

Parasites and Deworming Schedule

1. Roundworms

Causes of Roundworm Infection:

a. Consumption of undercooked foods contaminated with worms

b. Fecaloral transmission, such as through contact with contaminated soil

c. Drinking untreated water, which may contain worm eggs

Infection Targets: Zoonotic diseases, affecting both humans and animals

Primary Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, blood in stools, abdominal swelling, loss of appetite, and intestinal obstruction, among others.

2. Tapeworms

Causes of Tapeworm Infection:

Consumption of undercooked meats infected with tapeworms and ingestion of infected fleas.

Infection Targets: Zoonotic diseases, affecting both humans and animals

Primary Symptoms: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, enteritis, vomiting, indigestion, anal pain, and intestinal obstruction.

3. Hookworms

Causes of Hookworm Infection:

a. Consumption of undercooked foods contaminated with hookworms

b. Transmission through infectious larvae (like cockroaches) or intermediate hosts such as rodents

c. Larvae penetrating the skin and pores

Infection Targets: Zoonotic diseases, primarily affecting female cats

Primary Symptoms: Anemia, local skin hemorrhaging, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.

4. Trichomonas

Causes of Trichomonas Infection:

a. Consumption of undercooked foods contaminated with Trichomonas

b. Drinking untreated water, which may contain Trichomonas eggs

Infection Targets: Zoonotic diseases, affecting both humans and animals

Primary Symptoms: Lethargy, soft stools or diarrhea, and hematochezia (blood in stools).

5. Coccidia

Causes of Coccidia Infection:

a. Maternal transmission (a mother cat passing the infection to her nursing kittens)

b. Consumption of undercooked foods contaminated with coccidia

Infection Targets: Zoonotic diseases, affecting both humans and animals

Primary Symptoms: Bloody stools, anemia, malnutrition, and dehydration.

6. Heartworms

Causes of Heartworm Infection:

Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes.

Infection Targets: Zoonotic diseases, affecting both humans and animals

Primary Symptoms: Coughing, difficulty breathing, asthma, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

Deworming Schedule:

Regular deworming is crucial. It's best to conduct both internal and external deworming treatments. We recommend deworming every month. If your pet is young, they can start with internal and external deworming treatments as early as one month old.