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(Summary description)By NutreCare Worms affect all untreated animals and can cause serious health problems; prevention is very important. Even house cats are at risk of contracting worms through other pets and also through people that can bring worms into your home via their shoes and unwashed hands. The common symptoms of worms include weight loss, diarrhoea, pot belly and lethargy. Worm segments may also be visible in the bottom and a scooting behaviour may be seen, and in severe cases worms can cause anaemia and even death. These symptoms are not limited to worms so if they persist after treatment is given then it is important to seek veterinary help immediately. Panacur is an effective worming treatment that comes in many different forms for easy administration. Some dogs seem to get on better with dog worming tablets, whereas some cats may prefer the granules, both of which are available and can be easily disguised in food. Panacur can also be used in pregnant and lactating bitches. However veterinary advice should always be sought before administering any medication to pregnant and lactating animals. It is important to avoid cheap supermarket brands as these are not as effective but have also been reported to cause adverse reactions, therefore only use a brand that is recommended by your vet. Ensure you regularly clean faeces from the garden to prevent worms spreading, and make sure that their flea treatment is up to date as fleas can pass on tapeworms. Horses also contract worms easily as they are in constant contact with them whilst grazing. Worms in horses cause weight loss, colic and have an effect on performance. Therefore it is important that horse wormers are administered and kept up to date and that faeces are regularly removed from the paddock to prevent contamination. There are many horse wormers available to suit your horse such as pastes and granules. But it is also important to occasionally vary the wormer used, to prevent resistance to the chemicals present in the wormer, which is becoming more and more common. Editor’s Note: This is a sponsored post from NutreCare, an online supplier of pet products.   Previous post:How to Give Your Pet a Pill Next post:None