Yes, it is acceptable for a puppy from a breeder to have worms.
Should my new puppy 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.
Are all 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.
Why do new puppies have worms?
A new puppy may come to your home already infected with a parasite. A mother dog can pass roundworms on to her puppies. This means your pup's parasitic infection started before birth. Due to this mode of transmission, newborn puppies should have a vet checkup and possibly a deworming treatment.
What percentage of puppies have worms?
Surprisingly, almost 36 percent of all dogs, and 52 percent of dogs sampled from southeastern states, harbored at least one major intestinal worm parasite.
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