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Worm infestation in cats and dogs can not only cause irritation, discomfort and pain, but may also lead to distress and poor health. Before you start treating the problem, it’s important to know which type of worm is troubling your pet. There are two types of worms:

Roundworms

With the ability to pass from pet to pet (and pet to human), roundworms look similar to earthworms yet appear much thinner and can grow to anything from half an inch up to several inches long. Roundworms are sometimes vomited but are mostly passed through faecal matter. Although pets can pass worm infections, some puppies and kittens are infected from the moment they are born. If your pet has a roundworm infestation there are several products on the market that relieve the irritation and discomfort easily and quickly.

Tapeworms

Slightly different than roundworms, tapeworms are made up of segments and when mature they separate and can be seen in the coat or faecal matter. Once separated, tapeworms resemble grains of rice. Generally speaking, tapeworms are not present in puppies and kittens but can develop as the pet matures.

As mentioned earlier, there is a range of products designed to tackle the problematic infestation. A prime example is Drontal, one of the leading non-medicated product lines formulated to remove the infestation in a quick and easy application, making them pet friendly.

Plus Flavour for Dogs comes in tablet form which is easy to digest and can be fed directly to your dog or puppy, or be disguised in food for easy application. Likewise, Cat XL comes in a pack of small tablets for your cat, for speedy removal of roundworm and tapeworm infestation.