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Can puppies get worms other than heartworms?

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They can infect other dogs, and in some cases, people can contract certain types of worms. That's one reason it's important that you always carefully clean up your dog's stool.” There are five main types of worms that commonly affect domestic dogs: roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, whipworms, and heartworms.


What kind of worms do puppies get?

Roundworms are the most common of the parasitic worms found inside a dog. Almost all dogs become infected with them at some time in their lives, usually as puppies. Roundworms may be contracted in different ways, making them easy to spread and hard to control.

Is it common for puppies to have worms?

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.

How do I know what kind of worms my dog has?

How do I know if my dog has worms?1Tapeworms: Rice or spaghetti-like worms in feces and “scooting” its bottom on the ground.2Roundworms: Vomiting.3Whipworms: Diarrhea and weight loss.4Hookworms: Pale gums.Does My Dog Have Worms? Signs and Symptoms | Forever Vets

What are little white worms coming out of my dogs but?

Tapeworms are flat, white worms that are made up of tiny segments. Each part is about the size of a grain of rice. Tapeworms attach themselves to the walls of your dog's gut using hook-like suckers. Then they start to feed and grow.

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