Is there such a thing as canine lung worms?

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Yes there is. Though it's rare for a dog who lives in the city, dogs who roam in the country frequently get them. The worms live in the windpipe and the dog can pass them in stools. If caught quickly, it's easily treated.

Answer by  mattv1 (38)

Indeed there is,a dog with lungworms has parasites in the respiratory tract. Lungworms are like tapeworms roundworms and should be treated immediatly

Answer by  Alisha89 (17)

Yes. Although this is much more common in dogs who live in rural environments than those who dwell in cities, especially for those rural dogs who hunt.

Answer by  Ilse (5)

Yes. Canine lung worms are parasites, most likely found in rural areas.This can be treated easily, as long as it's diagnosed quickly.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

Yes. Symptom is chronic cough. Worms live in dog's windpipe It can be cured inexensively with 30-day treatment of special de-worming medication if treated quickly.

Answer by  Brida (102)

The canine lung worm does exist, but is mostly found in rural dogs. They get infected with this parasite by consuming crayfish, snails or through contact with infected raccoons. Infected dogs usually cough a lot during exercise or other running activities. Diagnosis is done easy by a Vet through fecal examination and treatment is usually simple.

Answer by  Isidro (624)

There is such thing but in most dogs living in the city is harder to get than it is from a dog that lives in the country. Reason is that the dogs in country are running around hunting in the woods and they are exposed to the environment of bacteria and worms.