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Do most puppies have worms?

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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.


Should I be worried if my puppy has worms?

All in all, worms in dogs are generally nothing to worry about – as long as you catch them and treat them in good time, your dog will be as happy as ever! There are a number of other parasites to keep an eye out for, including mites and ticks.

Why are worms so common in puppies?

Your dog may be infected with roundworms from the time it is born because often the mother passes the worms to the puppy while it is still in her body. Roundworms can also develop in a puppy after it is born when the puppy eats larvated eggs from the environment or drinks worm larvae (young worms) in the mother's milk.

Are most puppies born with worms?

Symptoms for intestinal worms are more obvious in puppies: They might vomit or have diarrhea, and may also have a pot-bellied appearance and a dull coat. However, almost all puppies are born with roundworms, so even those that appear healthy will usually have some worms inside them.

Do most puppies have hook worms?

All dogs are susceptible to hookworms, but puppies are at highest risk because they may not have the immunity to the worms that adult dogs usually develop.

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