. Kennel secrets : how to breed, exhibit, and mannage dogs . CHAPTER VIII. INTESTINAL PARASITES. The species of worm with which puppies are most ofteninfested is the Ascaris marginata, called also the Ascarisliimbricoidcs and round worm, which has a certain super-ficial resemblance to the common earth-worm, or whatboys in the country are accustomed to term anglers is cylindrical, tapers at both extremities, is slightlypinkish in color, and under the knife, unless the same isvery sharp, offers considerable resistance, and when maturecuts like India-rubber. Full growth having been atta
. Kennel secrets : how to breed, exhibit, and mannage dogs . CHAPTER VIII. INTESTINAL PARASITES. The species of worm with which puppies are most ofteninfested is the Ascaris marginata, called also the Ascarisliimbricoidcs and round worm, which has a certain super-ficial resemblance to the common earth-worm, or whatboys in the country are accustomed to term anglers is cylindrical, tapers at both extremities, is slightlypinkish in color, and under the knife, unless the same isvery sharp, offers considerable resistance, and when maturecuts like India-rubber. Full growth having been attainedit is from two to six inches in length ; but the wormsfound in puppies under four weeks of age usually measurefrom two to four inches. And they much resemble piecesof cotton twine. It is not positively known in what ways puppies acquireworms, but it is highly probable that they oftentimesswallow the eggs and larvae directly, also take them upwith their food and drink. And certainly very generallythe most favorable opportunities for infection are afford
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