Intestinal Parasites

Lecture Notes

How will you know when an animal has a roundworm infection?

You may observe adult worms in the feces or vomit…looks like little pieces of spaghetti wriggling around.

The intestinal disruption may cause diarrhea, constipation, or vomiting.

An animal suffering from a heavy intestinal parasite infection may also exhibit signs of impaired growth and malnutrition. This could include poor growth without a decrease in appetite, or can include a pot-bellied appearance from the worms.

The hair coats of infected animals can often grow dull and unhealthy-looking, due to the nutritional deficit being caused by the parasites.