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Shih Tzu - Common Parasites In Dogs

Some common parasites affecting shih tzu andcan also act as temporary hosts in tapeworms'
dogs in general are: Chiggers, coccidiosis,life cycles. A dog can acquire a tapeworm as
fleas, flies, giardia, heartworm, hookworms,it chews and ingest the fleas. Tapeworms can
lice  and  mange.be effectively treated by your vet. The best
protocol is to avoid fleas altogether. Flea
There are three basic forms of parasitism:control is comparatively easy through a wide
Internal organs, blood and skin. Theselectin of products including soaps,
geographical region in which you live willshampoos, sprays, powders, dips, natural and
determine which parasites can affect yourherbal  treatments.
shih  tzu.
Giardia is usually found around remote bodies
Worms are a common parasitic infestation andof water. It can occur in dogs or shih tzu
one cause of diarrhea. The presence ofof any age and can be transferred to humans.
diarrhea, however, does not mean a definitiveOnset is usually sudden. Symptoms are
diagnosis of "worms." Definite diagnosis isdiarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite and
made by a veterinarian, under microscopicweight loss. Diagnosis is made by fecal
examination, of a fresh fecal or bloodmicroscopic examination. Resolution is
sample. Only a veterinarian who has made thesuccessful provided treatment is initiated
determination of the type of parasiticearly.
infestation should prescribe medications to
treat  the  infestation.Heartworm occurs in two forms throughout the
lower forty-eight states. One is harmless,
Chiggers affect man and dogs and arethe other if left untreated is deadly. The
prevalent in southern U.S. Areas.heartworm is carried by mosquito bites.
Eradication if chiggers is generally bestDiagnosis is made through a blood test.
achieved by manual removal. Prevention isRegular prophylactic treatment is available
somewhat effective if you will limit yourand  highly  recommended.
shih  tzu  to  manicured  grass.
Hookworms are found primarily in the southern
Coccidiosis cause an enteritis condition ofportions of the United States. Infection may
cats and dogs. Coccidiosis is most common inalso be transferred to puppies from the
puppies and kittens. Symptoms are mild tomother's milk. For this reason, all newborn
severe bloody diarrhea, lethargy and weaknesspuppies need to be regularly dewormed
from dehabilitation of nutrients caused bystarting at 2 weeks of age up until at least
the diarrhea, anorexia and death if not12 weeks of age following the recommendations
treated. Coccidiosis is seldom fatal whenand schedule of your own personal vet. There
treated with the proper medication by theare a variety of dewormers available that
veterinarian who diagnoses the parasite in acompletely eradicate the problem of
timely manner. Coccidiosis is always presenthookworms.
among canines. Some canines become carriers
and have no symptoms themselves. ExcessiveMange occurs in one of two forms: Demodex or
stress can cause symptom producing coccidiaSarcoptes. Positive diagnosis can be made
in very young puppies and kittens that canonly by a veterinarian under microscopic
become life threatening if not treatedexamination of skin samples taken from an
properly.affected area. If treated early, mange can
be completely cured. Treatment is usually by
Fleas are most common to dogs of any breedtherapeutic shampoor or dips once a week for
including the shih tzu. Fleas constantlyseveral weeks. Prevention of the mite
bite and can produce allergic reactions ininfestations that can cause Sarcoptes mange
some shih tzu or any breed of dog. Ais recommended. Ask your vet for appropriate
sensitive dog will scratch and chew tomange mite medication to prevent the disease.
relieve the itch, only to produce a "hotspot"The same mites that cause mange in dogs and
or some other type of skin dermatitis whichshih tzu can cause ear mites and ear
can lead to a secondary infection.. Fleasinfections.



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