Hookworms in Dogs

Hookworms in dogs - If your dog has chronic black tar-like stools or foul smelling fluid diarrhea, pale gums and appears weak, should you get a fecal test done? Absolutely!

In the United States, hookworms are generally less common than tapeworms or roundworms in dogs. They are more common in the Southern states or in areas of crowded and unsanitary conditions. (Hey, I'm from the South! This sounds suspiciously biased.)

Hookworms are the most serious parasitic worms in dogs because they are bloodsuckers. A serious infestation of hookworms can cause anemia and severely bloody stools. Extreme cases could be lethal.

Canine Whipworms

Since problems with hookworms and whipworms can be harder on the body than tapeworms and roundworms, you may choose to use a commercial dewormer. Whether you use a commercial dog worm medicine or an herbal dog dewormer, that is only step one of a two step program.

Step two is to clean out the intestines. A congested intestine is a breeding ground for parasites and a clean one provides protection.

*Garlic is my favorite food, herb and supplement since it serves so many useful purposes. It's also the least expensive. Here are the garlic guidelines:

• Dogs up to 14 pounds - 1/2 clove fresh garlic per meal
• Med. dogs 15-34 pounds - 1 clove fresh garlic per meal
• Dogs 35-85+ pounds - 2 cloves fresh garlic per meal

*While garlic is a wonderful cure-all to me, overdosing can cause anemia so stay within the above guidelines on a regular basis and your dog will be fine.

For intestinal cleaning and other other herbs for parasites, see Dog Worm Medicine.

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