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Internal
Parasites - A True Health Hazard |
Parasites are
a natural part of owning a pet. You’re bound
to encounter one or more of them throughout
the lifetime of your pet. Almost all puppies
and kittens have some type of internal
parasite lurking in them, feeding on the
blood and protein of its hosts. These
parasites can affect your pet's ability to
absorb nutrients, and without treatment,
they can potentially damage the lining of
the intestinal tract. Be alert to the hidden
health threat. Most internal parasites,
commonly called worms, live in a pet’s
intestines where they feed and reproduce.
How do I know if my pet has worms?
Cats: A
number of intestinal parasites will produce
no visible symptoms in your
cat at all – or at least not at first. Other
parasites such as the tapeworm will usually
be visible in your cat’s feces and in the
hair or on the skin around his anus.
Other
symptoms of worms in cats may include:
-
Vomiting
-
Persistent dry cough
-
Swollen abdomen
- Anemia
-
Diarrhea
-
Persistent scratching around the anus
- Weight
loss
- Eating
a great deal without putting on weight
-
Breathing problems
- Bad
breath
Dogs:
In many cases you may not even know
that your dog has worms without having a
sample of his feces analyzed. Certain
intestinal parasites such as tapeworm
however are usually clearly visible either
clinging to the skin or hair
around the dog’s anus or in a fresh feces.
Other
symptoms of worms in dogs may include:
- Weight
loss
-
Gastrointestinal disturbances
-
Diarrhea
- Anemia
-
Scratching, particularly around the base
of the tail
-
Vomiting
- Mild
to severe coughing
- Eating
a great deal without putting on weight
- Bad
breath
What are
the consequences of not treating internal
parasites?
In some
cases, apart from slight irritation, your
pet may not be too concerned about a mild
worm infestation.
However a
number of internal parasites can be
life threatening, particularly in
large numbers. Some pets may even develop a
hypersensitivity to worms, which can cause
serious complications.
If you are
concerned about your pet’s symptoms consult
a holistic vet for advice before resorting
to over-the-counter remedies.
How are
worms usually treated?
When it
comes to getting rid of worms many people
head straight for over-the-counter
treatments, many of which are excessively
harsh and often less than effective.
Some may even be harmful in the long run.
How can
natural remedies help?
When it
comes to your pet’s health, natural
remedies are usually a good place to start.
Although a
number of conventional de-worming treatments
are very effective, most, if not all, are
chemically-based and may be harmful to your
pet in the long-term. Continual de-worming
with conventional products may also weaken
your pet’s immune system.
Holistic practitioners recognize
that the whole animal
should be treated to maximize health and
reduce imbalance in the system caused by a
variety of environmental and dietary
stresses.
A
combination of natural medicine,
healthy diet and regular exercise will help
to protect your pet against parasitic
infection.
We
recommend Parasite Dr. What is Parasite Dr.?
Parasite Dr. is a 100% herbal
remedy especially formulated for the healthy
and effective expulsion of intestinal
parasites such as roundworm, heartworm and
tape worm.
Containing
herbs especially chosen for their known anti
parasitic, antiseptic and bactericidal
properties, Parasite Dr.
can help to rid your pet of unhealthy
infestations of internal parasites without
the unwanted side effects sometimes
associated with synthetic parasite
medication.
As
an added bonus, Parasite
Dr. also helps to cleanse the
system and contains herbs with antifungal
properties, thus helping to reduce systemic
yeast infections which compromise health and
weaken immune functioning. |
