Strongyloides spp, Roundworm

Strongyloides spp are roundworms that can be detected in stool. They are intestinal worms and are not considered a normal part of the dog’s gut microbiome. Dogs may be exposed to Strongyloides larvae from contaminated soil, bedding, kennels, damp ground, or areas where infected faeces have been present. Unlike many worms that are mainly swallowed as eggs, Strongyloides larvae can also enter through the skin, especially in warm, moist environments. Strongyloides mainly affects the small intestine, where it can irritate the intestinal lining and disturb normal digestion. Relevant findings may be associated with diarrhoea, loose stool, mucus in stool, weight loss, reduced appetite, poor growth in puppies, coughing during larval migration, or poor general condition. A positive finding may be useful to review with a veterinarian, especially if digestive signs, young puppies, damp environmental exposure, or signs of poor condition are present.

Parasites Worms