Signs and symptoms of whipworms in dogs
It is quite difficult for a pet owner to notice when their dogs are suffering from whipworms, but in some cases, if your dog is sick, they will experience an upset lower G.I. tract and will defecate in your house.
A whipworm infection can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. So, the most common symptoms of whipworms include diarrhea that often contains either bright-red blood or mucus, straining to defecate, frequent attempts to defecate, an urgency to defecate, painful defecation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anemia, dehydration and unexpected weight loss.
“This urgency [to defecate] often causes dogs to have inappropriate bowel movements in the house,” Dr. Marrinson says.
Therefore, if you notice any of these symptoms in your dog’s behavior, try to talk to your vet as soon as possible and schedule a consultation, because he or she will help you with the right treatment for your beloved dog. Do not waste time, because these symptoms of whipworm infection can cause many other severe problems.
