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Is it common for pups to have worms?

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Created: 2022-04-11 06:27:51

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A: Not all puppies, but it is very common for puppies to have roundworms or hookworms, either passed in utero or through a mothers' milk. Because worm infection is so common, we normally deworm puppies just to be safe.


What should I do if my puppy has worms?

If a dog has a bad reaction to the worms and there is diarrhoea or sickness, simple foods such as rice with chicken or white fish can help to settle the stomach, and fresh water should always be provided, but the most important thing is to use a worming treatment to get rid of the infestation.

What percentage of puppies have worms?

Surprisingly, almost 36 percent of all dogs, and 52 percent of dogs sampled from southeastern states, harbored at least one major intestinal worm parasite.

Can you get rid of worms in puppies?

Give them regular worm treatments - ask your vet for the best treatment and method to deworm your pet. Treat pets for roundworms from a young age and, when they're adults, also treat them for tapeworms. Different worms may need different treatments - ask your vet which treatment is safe and suitable for your pet.

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