Your vet can recommend deworming medications to treat different types of intestinal parasites and heartworms, as well as preventative medications. Since puppies are susceptible to receiving worms from their mothers, they must also have their stool tested regularly.
Should I get dewormed if my dog has worms?
The treatment of the condition will depend partly on the vet's diagnosis, but worming should be done regularly regardless of symptoms as a preventive measure. You need to worm your dog regularly even if you haven't seen any symptoms of worms, to kill the worms that are present and prevent reinfection.
Can I treat my dog for worms without going to the vet?
Symptoms of worms in dogs If you think that your dog has worms or you see any of the above symptoms in them, take them to your nearest veterinary surgeon. Most intestinal worms are easy to treat with some natural remedies, but if your dog is still not cured, take them to the vet without delay.
How do I know if my dog needs to be dewormed?
If you see worms in the stool – it is common to be able to see worms or fragments of worms in the stool. This is the most obvious sign that your pet needs a dewormer, many worms look like spaghetti or rice. If you see worms or pieces of worms in the fur – particularly around the back end, or the tail of your pet.
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