Heartworm

• Most infected dogs may not show any signs of disease for several years.
• Spread by mosquitos which means all dogs are potentially at risk.
• Can cause death, heart disease and organ failure.

Roundworm

• Infects most puppies before birth or while nursing.
• Roundworm are present in most puppies when born and can also be picked up by dogs from the environment.
• Infection in children could cause abdominal organ damage, and blindness in extreme cases.

Hookworm

• Larvae can be swallowed or penetrated through the skin.
• Can cause bloody diarrhoea in dogs leading to anaemia, and in extreme cases death.
• People become infected by walking on contaminated ground, or licking soil contaminated fingers.

Whipworm

• Eggs picked up from the soil are passed through faeces of infected dogs.
• Can cause anaemia and dehydration in affected animals.
• Whipworm frequently evade detection.

Tapeworm

• Live in the small intestine.
• Can irritate the anal region of your dog and may cause them to “scoot” along the ground.
• The hydatid tapeworm can pose a serious risk to humans.