Live Chatquestion_answer Text Ussms Live Callconnect_without_contact Contact Uscontact_page

Petware House

Petware House

Wish your four-legged fur ball came with a users manual? Have no worries of fears! Below you will find some of the most common parasites related to both puppies and dogs alike and the most commonly related symptoms.

Roundworms

Causes and Behaviour:

1. Most puppies get this from mother’s milk.

2. They can contract this by ingesting infected food, water, vomit, or feces.

Symptoms:

1. Puppies may have a swollen abdomen and stomach pain

2. Lethargy, vomiting, abnormal stool, lack of interest in food


Hookworks

Causes and Behavior:

1. Most puppies get this parasite through mother’s milk.

2. They can penetrate the skin in a contaminated environment.

3. Parasite lives in the small intestine, living off animal’s blood.

Symptoms:

1. Puppy may look unhealthy or have poor appetite.

2. Linings of nostrils, lips, and ears will be pale.

3. Dark, tarry stool, diarrhea, or constipation.

Tapeworm

Causes and Behavior:

1. Caused by ingesting a host animal that is infected, such as a bird, rodent, or fleas.

2. Very common if dog is infested with fleas.

3. They tend to settle in the small intestine.

Symptoms:

1. Tapeworms or segments may be visible in the feces or in the fur around the anus.

2. They are white or cream colored, and may be the size and shape of a grain of rice or cucumber seed.

3. Animal may lick or bite anus and drag its butt to relieve itching.

Coccidia

Causes and Behavior:

1. This is a protozoan that attacks the intestines

2. Can spread through contact with an infected dog’s feces

3. Can be caused by the stress of weather changes, environmental changes, moving, and travel.

Symptoms:

1. Watery, mucous-like diarrhea.

2. May turn into bloody diarrhea and dog may show an inability to hold it.

3. Animal may be in a weakened state

Learn More About Petware House

Our Yelp Reviews

Visit Yelp for Our Reviews


Petware House

Giardia

Causes and Behavior:

1. This is a protozoan that affects the intestines.

2. This is the most common parasite that affects humans

3. Infection may be sudden, temporary, intermittent, or chronic in nature

4. Approximately 50% of young puppies will become infected with this parasite

5. Most commonly spread through contaminated water, but may also spread through infected feces, directly or indirectly.

Symptoms:

1. Will cause diarrhea that is soft, frothy, greasy, and with a strong, awful odor or excessive mucous.

Parvovirus

Causes and Behavior:

1. Direct contact with an infected dog or sniffing an infected dog’s stool.

2. People can carry the virus in on their shoes.

3. The virus tends to attack the lining of the intestines

Symptoms:

1. Severe, bloody diarrhea

2. Lethargy, anorexia, fever, vomiting, severe weight loss.

3. Gums, lips and tissue around the eyes may appear bright red due to fever.

4. Dogs could also be hypothermic and have a very low body temperature.

5. Stomach may be painful.

Demodectic Mange

Causes and Behavior:

1. This is an inflammatory disease that is more genetic in nature.

2. Dogs with immune system issues may be predisposed to this.

3. This is transmitted from mother to puppies, but is not contagious to other animals.

Symptoms:

1. Hair loss is usually seen on the face, trunk, or legs, but may be generalized to the whole body.

2. Patches might be red or appear scaly

3. Dog may become very itchy, or may not itch at all

Availalbe Documents

Click on the PDF icon to download a PDF copy of this document.



Petware House

Receive special offers and discount coupons, directly to your email box, type in the security code and submit your email address. Rest assured that Petware House will not share your email address with parties outside our company.


Petware House

Live Chat
   
Bookmark Us Now

Petware House

Money Saving Coupons

Here at Petware House, we always have some great deals to take advantage of. Whether you serve our country as a military member, or if your retired, we have some great savings here with you in mind. Don’t hesitate to join our regular savings program by sending us a quick text message for immediate savings – its fast and easy!

Discount Tuesday for Seniors

Discounts for Military Members

Petware House

Petware House | Pet Care Information

All animals regardless of type, need and deserve our respect and will rely on our care. In the same fashion, the respect and care for your family, friends and your parents we need to do the same for our pets. Treating your pet with gentleness and kindness is the perfect way to show you that you care for it.



  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne - Pet Care for Kittens
  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne - Pet Care for Dogs and Puppies
  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne - Pet Care for Birds
  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne - Pet Care for Fish and Reef
  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne - Pet Care for Amphibians
  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne - Pet Care for Reptiles
  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne - Pet Care for Small Animals
  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne -  Pet Car for Arthropod
  • Petwarehouse Fort Wayne - Frequently Asked Questions

Petware House

Petware House is conveniently located at 7477 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, which is just moments north of West Cook Road and a few minutes drive from the I-69. While heading north on Lima Road, you will find us on the left hand side of Lima Road, next to DAVCO Auto. We have ample parking for our visitors, parking for seniors, handicap and expectant mom’s. Additional accessibility is available for handicap and for the delivery of large items into and out of our store location. Come into our new showroom for the largest selection of healthy pets, pet food, pet accessories and let our friendly, knowledgeable staff help you find that perfect pet and solutions that work best for you.

Our store is conveniently open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM through to 8PM and on Sundays from 12 noon to 5 PM. If you have any questions regarding our store location, business hours or for general inquiries, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance.

Adams Flea and Tick Control API Fish Care Seachem Aqueon - It's all about the Fish Bubble Magus Danner Manufacturing Earthborn Holistic Pet Food Eheim Pet AG Fritz Aquatics Glo Fish Greenies Higgins Premium Pet Food Hikaru Pet Food Kaytee Pet Lines Kordon Pet Products Lees' Pet Supplies Licki Mat Loving Pets - USA Made Treats for Dogs Lupine Pet - Exceptional Collars, Leashes and Gear for Dogs and Cats Mag-Float - Aquarium Cleaner Marineland - Spectrum Brands Merrick Pet Care Natures Miracle Pet Products Repashy Reptile and Fish Pet Foods Ruby Reef - Real Science for Disease Management Seachem Laboratories Create the Ultimate Space for your Fish Technology for Water Applications Vitakraft + Sunseed Simplifing the Aquatic Experience Vetrinary Science Aquarium Products Dr. Boyd's Vet Resort Ware Pets Play Pet Foods