WORMS 
Worms without doubt cause the death, 
in various ways, of more puppies, and are 
more to be guarded against than other 
diseases, from the fact that they may be 
destroying life when their presence is not 
suspected, except to those who are quite 
familiar with the symptoms. In discussing 
the subject of these internal parasites I 
will merely touch upon those with which dogs are most commonly 
affected. Foremost is the round worm, which inhabits the stomach 
and small intestines. They are of about the diameter of vermi¬ 
celli, of a waxy color, from two to four inches in length, and 
pointed at each extremity. They will sometimes pass with the 
faeces or may be vomited up, though their presence may not be 
made known in either way. 
Of all varieties the Round Worm is to be most feared and is 
more fatal to the lives of puppies and young dogs than adults, 
though the latter are frequently troubled with them. They cause 
great irritation of the stomach and intestines, giving rise to fits, 
indigestion and obstinate diarrhoea, and are often present in such 
quantities as to cause obstruction of the bowels. 
The Maw Worm is of slightly pinkish color, from half an 
inch to one inch in length; is located in the rectum, and though 
not dangerous causes much irritation, and is a source of great an¬ 
noyance. It will sometimes produce partial paralysis in puppies, 
the paralysis disappearing after the worms are expelled. This worm 
is spoken of by some authors as being a segment of the tape 
worm. I have frequently found it present when there was no 
evidence of the existence of tape worm. They are passed adhering 
to the faeces, and are often seen sticking to the hair about the 
anus. 
Symptoms. -Restlessness, disturbed slumber, cough, unpleasant 
breath, nausea, colicky pains, irregularity of the bowels, persistent 
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