Endoparasites

Toxocara

• Roundworms

• Flatworms

• Tapeworms

• Nematodes

Prevention

• Precludes worm establishment with the drug is given before the animal is infected.

• Allows for worm establishment if the drug is given after infection.

• Has no effect on worm establishment regardless of when the drug is given.

• Only works if the animal is already infected with worms.

Suppressive treatment

• Deworming frequently enough so that the worms cannot produce new eggs even if the animal is reinfected right after deworming.

• Administering a single dose of medication to eliminate all parasites immediately.

• Providing a high-fiber diet to help expel worms naturally.

• Using herbal remedies to reduce the worm population in the animal.

Dipylidium caninum

• Tapeworm

• Roundworm

• Flatworm

• Hookworm

Rotational deworming

• Administering specific dewormers at certain intervals during the year. The dewormer chosen should be the most effective for the particular parasites of the season.

• Giving a single dose of dewormers once a year regardless of the season.

• Using the same dewormer continuously without any breaks.

• Administering dewormers only when symptoms of infection appear.

Ancylostoma caninum

• Roundworms

• Tapeworms

• Hookworms

• Flukes

Roundworm ovum

• Roundworm ovum

• Flatworm larva

• Tapeworm egg

• Segmented worm cocoon

Common methods of transmitting parasites

• Insect bites

• Eating contaminated raw fruits and vegetables

• Drinking soda

• Eating cooked vegetables

Where are roundworms typically found in the host?

• In the respiratory system

• In the digestive tract

• In the circulatory system

• In the skin

Which parasite lifecycle is this?

• Whipworm

• Tapeworm

• Roundworm

• Hookworm