Yorkshire (definite introduction)
Spring is the time when everything wakes up, but parasites also begin to become parasites at this time. When active, whether they are external parasites or internal parasites, they will have adverse effects on dogs. Yorkshire Terriers are long-haired dogs, and some surface parasites will be hidden in their gorgeous hair, which is easier for owners to ignore. Internal parasites will not cause dogs to show obvious symptoms in the near future, making it easier for owners to ignore them. Therefore, in order to allow dogs to live healthy and happy lives, veterinarians will recommend that owners deworm their dogs every spring. In order to achieve the best effect of deworming, owners need to pay attention to the following issues during the process of deworming dogs.
1. Take precautions before they happen
It doesn’t mean that dogs don’t have symptoms, it means they don’t feel parasites. For example, when a dog is infected with roundworms, there are no clinical symptoms in the early stage, or only mild diarrhea and other symptoms. Owners often mistakenly think that this is a normal phenomenon caused by the change of seasons, which leads to aggravation of the disease. To avoid this situation, the owner must first do preventive measures.
1. Prevention of surface parasites
Figure 1: Fleas
Figure 2: Ticks
Figure 3: Sandflies
Figure 4: Lice
There are four main types of parasites on the body surface of Yorkshire Terriers: fleas, ticks, white lice Lice and lice generally feed on the dog's cortical infiltration or blood. In addition to sucking blood, these parasites are also the transmission media for many infectious diseases. They can cause dogs to suffer from a variety of infectious diseases, such as fleas that can spread bite dermatitis, ticks that can spread Brahm's disease, and so on. The prevention of surface parasites mainly includes the following two points:
1.1 After hibernating all winter, dogs can finally run wild in the spring sunshine. At this time, owners Special care needs to be taken not to let dogs come into contact with stray cats and dogs. Regardless of stray cats and dogsWith this kind of harmony, owners should not let them have close contact with each other. They should understand the parasites straying from cats and dogs and just bite them one by one. In addition, owners should not let dogs play in places where stray cats and dogs often hang out, because dogs are likely to be infected with eggs dropped from stray cats and dogs during play, and thus become infected with parasites. .
1.2 There are many insect repellent sprays, insect repellent drops and insect repellent baths on the market, and owners can use them for their dogs according to their actual conditions. Relatively speaking, drops are more labor-saving. You can instill repellent drops on the dog's neck when the weather is calm and above 20°C. The general effectiveness period can last about 3 months. It needs to be noted that for The dosage is not universal for dogs of different sizes. Yorkshire terriers are small dogs, so the dosage for small dogs should be adopted. In addition, if you use the drops throughout the day after bathing, the effect will be better and the damage to the dog's body will be smaller. , if the Yorkshire terriers at home like to play in the spring grass, the owner may wish to spray them with a little insect repellent spray before going out, use a bit of insect repellent bath for the dog every time he bathes, etc., so as to get twice the result with half the effort.
2. Prevention of internal parasites
Rare internal parasites in Yorkshire Terriers include roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, pinworms, etc. To keep dogs away from these parasites, owners need to help their dogs develop good living habits, such as not licking the feces of other animals. Of course, this is not enough. The prevention of internal parasites also requires the help of anthelmintic drugs. The choice of anthelmintics must be reasonable, because some anthelmintics are age-appropriate, and the owner must understand them before letting the dog use them.
2. What to do if you find that your dog has been infected by parasites
1. Elimination of surface parasites
Pre-requisite external anthelmintic prescriptions , in addition to its good preventive effect, it can also be used when dogs are unfortunately infected with external parasites. However, these pills cannot directly come into contact with the dog's eyes and nose, so owners need to pay special attention when using them on their dogs. The spray should be sprinkled evenly all over the dog's body, and do not spray in the same area repeatedly. Whether it is spray or drops, owners should not use the elixir to damage the skin. For dogs that feel serious, the veterinarian may also recommend that the owner give the dog a medicated bath. The flea necklaces currently on the market are used to prevent dogs from getting fleas and other parasites. If the dog has been infected with parasites, the owner cannot rely on wearing the necklace to achieve the purpose of deworming. In order to completely eliminate parasites, owners must frequently clean the room and kennel, and carry out regular sterilization and disinfection services.
2. Elimination of internal parasites
Frequent administration of anthelmintics to dogs can eliminate parasites, and the feces produced by dogs must be cleaned up immediately. If a dog suffers from intestinal obstruction due to parasites, it may require surgical treatment. This is one of the important reasons why veterinarians always ask owners to deworm their dogs regularly.
3. Other matters to note
1. Deworming should be done before immunization, because the presence of parasites may affect the immune effect. In order to achieve the best immune effect, the owner needs to complete the deworming service for the dog before immunization.
2. The dosage of anthelmintics should be well controlled. The dosage of anthelmintics is different for adult dogs and puppies. The owner should give the medicine to the dog according to the actual situation. If you can't do it yourself To decide the dosage of medication for your dog, you may wish to contact your veterinarian
3. Be careful when deworming pregnant dogs. If the owner wants the dog to have offspring, it is best to deworm the dog one week before mating. If the pregnant dog has to be dewormed, the owner must deworm the dog according to the veterinarian's instructions and never use medication arbitrarily. /p>
4. When the parasite infection is severe and common anthelmintic drugs cannot completely eliminate the parasites, the common veterinarian Prescription injections will be used, but it should be noted here that if it is a male dog reserved for breeding, avermectin cannot be used because it has spermicidal effect, and ivermectin should be used instead.
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