Can puppy worms cause swollen eyes? When should I see a vet?

It could be caused by an infection or allergic reaction so he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat the problem. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or a corticosteroid and your vet can prescribe.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Cotton! When it comes to eye issues I recommend a Vet examine the pet. Cotton's eyes could be swollen from an allergic reaction to an insect/spider bite or from some allergen outside or from an infection. The mainstay of treatment for an allergic reaction are steroids and antihistamines. An infection is treated with antibiotics and steroids. Your Vet will want to be sure the eye balls themselves are ok and don't have a scratch on them (corneal ulcer). I hope this helps and I wish Cotton a speedy recovery!

There are a number of possibilities but hypersensitivity to bacteria in the skin is a common cause of what appears to be hives. Your vet can prescribe antiinflammatory tablets and drops containing antiinflammatories if this is the case. Referral to an opthalmologist and sampling of the area could also be considered.

The football tummy is probably because he has intestinal worms, you need to deworm him with a puppy dewormer medication that you can buy from the vet. red eyes are usually caused by an eye infection, this will likely need to be treated with antibiotic eye drops that you can also get from the vet.

You can get this swollen belly from intestinal worms. If there was something to give Roxie for it, the vet would give it to her. You have to wait and see if the deworming treatment helps. If it does not, have her seen by a vet again.

This is most suspicious of a demodex (a microscopic mite) infection. They tend to have irritation and hair loss around their eyes and other parts of the face. It can also affect other parts of the body. Demodex is actually normally found on dogs and does not usually cause a problem. It is not uncommon for puppies to react to it at this age though. However, they usually will clear the infection on their own and don't need treatment. This will normally go away within three weeks. If it lasts longer than that or gets worse (losing hair on other parts of the body), then it's best to get her diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian. For now, you can give a little relief and prevent infection by washing the area gently with baby shampoo. Use cool water and flush the area for at least 5 minutes once a day. I hope that helps and Lola starts to get better soon.

This sounds like she has intestinal parasites. Young puppies usually have roundworms and often hookworms and can have a swollen stomach as a result. Left untreated they can cause anemia, diarrhea and poor health in a puppy. You can purchase pyrantel dewormer at PetCo. Follow the label directions. I do also recommend a veterinary exam with fecal check and to start her vaccinations. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bella.