How to tell if a dog has pinworms

The early symptoms of a dog infected with pinworms mainly include frequent itching of the eyes, strong foreign body sensation in the eyes, blinking, and crying. Careful observation can reveal white thread-like foreign bodies on the eyeball.owners can treat their dogs with loperamide or ivermectin, which can be purchased at veterinary hospitals.

Can pinworms infect humans?

Pinworms are not easily transmitted to humans. They are often carried by mosquitoes and flies, and after contacting a dog's eyes, they spread larvae or eggs to the dog's eyes. The worm often parasitizes in the dog's lower eyelid, and preventive measures can be taken using internal deworming drugs, which commonly have nematocidal effects.

Pinworm symptoms

Symptoms of pinworms in a dog's eyes include: itching and scratching of the eyes and surrounding areas caused by eye discomfort; some secretions around the eyes, which may be purulent or yellow; reddening and blood vessels on the surface of the eyeball; red and swollen conjunctiva; and a worm-like object moving on the eye surface. When a dog exhibits these symptoms, it is necessary to timely deworm and use an Elizabethan collar to control secondary infections.

Pinworm medication

It is recommended to purchase drugs such as loperamide and ivermectin for treatment, and also use 2% boric acid to clean the eyes. Pinworm disease is a parasitic disease transmitted by flies, so owners should immediately treat the condition upon discovery. If the worm is on the surface of the eye, the owner can moisten the eye with physiological saline, then use a flat forceps to remove the worm, and pay attention to regular deworming.