1, Many pet owners may feel that the temperature in winter is relatively low, so parasites will freeze to death, In summer, the temperature is high, which is suitable for parasites to multiply, so dogs are dewormed in summer, and dogs are not dewormed in winter. In fact, this perception is very wrong. In the case of fleas, although it is true that fleas are less active in winter, that does not mean that fleas do not exist in winter. Fleas are parasites with “four transformations”, namely eggs, larvae, pupa, and adults. Each stage needs different food to survive, so fleas can also survive in extreme weather. From November to March of the following year, because the temperature is low, the larvae of fleas can live in the pupae all the time, and then enter the next stage when the temperature rises. Flea larvae do not need to feed on blood. They will eat the adult worm’s bloody stool or various organic debris. If the dog does not bathe in winter, these larvae can even hide on the dog for the entire winter. So, if you don’t deworm your dog in the winter, fleas will flood your home the following spring.
2, Most of the ticks also don’t die from the cold in winter, because it It may hide in the kennel or room, and wait for the temperature to warm up before coming out to find a host. Heartworms are mainly transmitted by mosquitoes. Many people think that there are no mosquitoes in winter, but this is not the case. As long as the temperature is above 13°C and maintained for 3 days, the heartworm will wake up in the mosquito and prepare to find a host.
3. Therefore, pet owners should not take deworming of dogs lightly even in the cold winter. Although summer is the season when parasites are active, it is necessary to take measures to prevent parasite infection in winter, so as to protect the health of dogs.
In winter, you should also pay attention to keeping your dog’s body clean, give it a bath once a month, try not to go out in rainy and snowy days, and also pay attention to the dog’s paws Pad protection to avoid frostbite or injury to the paw pads
. If you have any other questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
