Dog and Cat Parasites - Symptoms and Treatment

Parasites are one of the most commonly occurring factors in cats and dogs. As what ever precautions we may take there are always chances that our pets some how gets infected by these parasites.

A variety of intestinal parasites will fabricate no noticeable symptoms in cats. Some other parasites like tapeworms will generally be noticeable in feces of cats or around the anal skin. In lots of cases you may not even know that your dog has worms with not having a sample of his feces examined. Some intestinal parasites such as tapeworm however are typically clearly noticeable either adhering to the skin or hair around the dog’s anal region

Symptoms of Parasites

Vomiting and nausea
Constant dry cough
Abdominal distension
Anemia
Diarrhea and dysentery
Constant scratching around the anus
Weight loss
Eating a great deal without putting on weight
Breathing problems
Bad odor from mouth
GI tract disturbances
Scratching, mainly around the base of the tail
Mild to rigorous coughing

Treatment of Parasites

Neem – neem is botanically known as Azadirachta indica. This tree is extremely valued for making furniture as the wood is worm resistant. For the same reason, it is a extremely valued Ayurvedic medicine. Neem or Azadirachta indica has anti inflammatory and antifungal actions and helps to drive out worms and cleanse the system. Neem or Azadirachta indica is also used in treating malaria.

Cloves – Clove is also known as Eugenia caryophyllata. Eugenia caryophyllata is the strongest antibacterial, with anti parasitic, antiseptic and bactericidal actions; cloves also have powerful detoxifying agents and can alleviate nausea, vomiting and flatulence.

Vidang – It is botanically known as Embelia ribes. This herb is used for abdominal disarray, constipation, fungal infection, gas, indigestion, head ache, heart ailments, piles, mental disorders, lung disease, mouth ulcers, obesity, pneumonia, sore throat, tooth ache, worms, and also a very good brain tonic.

Palash - This tree has dramatic flower clusters. In the habitat it can grow tall, but can be grown in container as a small specimen tree. The trunk becomes twisted, follows no particular pattern, making it a conversation piece. At the base it can form a bottle-like caudex if grown in a pot. It is slow growing and attains a height of about 15 to 20 feet when mature at the age of about 50 years or so. The bark of Dhak is fibrous and bluish gray to light brown in color. It exudes a kind of red juice when injured