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Is there a hookworm prevention for dogs?

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Created: 2022-06-06 02:27:09

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There are currently no approved available products to eliminate hookworm larvae from your yard. The best prevention is to remove feces from your yard daily and have your pets on a monthly heartworm preventive that also protects against hookworm infection.


What medication prevents hookworms in dogs?

Adult dogs and cats should continue to receive a monthly parasite control product that is effective against hookworms. These products include Heartgard Plus®, Interceptor®, Sentinel®, Advantage Multi®, Trifexis®, Iverhart Plus®, Iverhart Max®, Tri-heart®, and Revolution®.

What is the best method of prevention against hookworms?

Preventing Hookworm Infection Wear shoes outside. Avoid skin contact with soil that may be contaminated. Avoid eating food that could be contaminated. Avoid skin contact with dog poop (especially in parks, where you can't know if other people's pets have hookworm).

Does heartworm medication prevent hookworm?

HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel) helps prevent heartworm disease AND treats and controls three species of hookworms. HEARTGARD Plus is the Real-Beef Chewable that dogs love,5 so it's easy to give. HOW ARE THEY SPREAD? Your veterinarian can test for the presence of hookworm eggs with a fecal sample.

How can hookworms be prevented in animals?

Routine veterinary care of dogs and cats, including regular deworming, will reduce environmental contamination with zoonotic hookworm eggs and larvae. Prompt disposal of animal feces prevents eggs from hatching and contaminating soil — which makes it important for control of this parasitic infection.

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