most common gastrointestinal worm in dogs and cats, responsible for human toxocarosis
responsible for a creeping dermatitis
harbour Bartonella, the agent of human cat scratch disease
carry the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, the agent of Lyme disease
When a worming treatment is given, it removes worms already present in the digestive tract, but it will not prevent re-infestation.
After ingestion of infective eggs from the environment it takes a little over 4 weeks for a roundworm (Toxocara spp.) to mature and produce eggs, which will then be shed in your pet’s poo.
Be aware, roundworm eggs are resistant – they can stay dormant in the environment for years, still alive and able to infest a host when ingested. For this reason, it is important that we prevent the shedding of roundworm eggs in the environment.
Cats and dogs should be dewormed at least every 3 months.
For pets living in households with young children or anyone with a poor immune system monthly deworming is recommended1.
1.ESCCAP Guideline 01 Second Edition "Worm Control in Dogs and Cats“, September 2010. www.esccap.org
