[header] How to diagnose hookworms in dogs [title] Be on the lookout for diarrhea or vomiting. [step] A hookworm bites into the bowel wall, which can cause pain and stomach cramps. The dog is also likely to have diarrhea that is tinged with blood.
[header] How to diagnose hookworms in dogs [title] Be on the lookout for diarrhea or vomiting. [step] A hookworm bites into the bowel wall, which can cause pain and stomach cramps. The dog is also likely to have diarrhea that is tinged with blood.
Look for diarrhea that changes colors and thickens, especially when the dog eats frequently. [substeps] If the dog is vomiting a lot, it may indicate hookworms. The feces may appear slightly pink, become yellow or look yellowish, and form thick bits. [substeps] Your dog might also salivate or have a greenish ball in its stomach, which can be a sign of hookworm. [substeps] Also, if there is bleeding into the bowel, by the time the blood have passed along the gut it gives the feces a dark color. Some dogs may also vomit from hookworms, and this could contain blood as well. To treat this it's a good idea to contact your vet. [title] Be on the look out for diarrhea.