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How did my dogs get worms?

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Roundworms are intestinal parasites that infect your dog's intestinal tract by infection from their mother's milk, contact with or digestion of larvae (baby roundworms) in a contaminated environment, or by eating an infected animal, like a bug or rodent. 1 окт. 2020 г.


How do dogs randomly get worms?

Why do dogs get worms? Dogs can pick up worms from a variety of sources, from their mother's milk as puppies, from eating dead animals or prey when outside, from having fleas which carry worm larvae, and in the case of lungworm, from contact with slugs or snails.

How do I get rid of worms in my dog?

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.

What are the first signs of worms in dogs?

Coughing, diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy are the general signs the dog has worms. Other symptoms depend on the type of worm. For example, if your dog has a tapeworm, clear identifiers can be rapid weight loss or what appears to be grains of rice in their stool.

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