Some of the most common ways to contract worms in dogs include: Drinking contaminated milk from the mother during nursing. Rolling in, sniffing, eating, stepping in or licking contaminated soil. Consuming infected prey like rodents, birds, and reptiles.
How do I prevent my dog from getting worms again?
Routine Prevention - Using a monthly parasite control product approved by your veterinarian is the best prevention method against a worm infestation. Topical spot treatments and oral chews are available for monthly dosing of your dog to keep them protected from fleas, mosquitoes, and many types of worms.
Why does my dog keep getting round worms?
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.
How do I get rid of a worm infestation in my dog?
Dog worms are generally treatable, so long as they are diagnosed, arrested and treated before the onset of advanced stages of infestation. Your veterinarian can prescribe the proper deworming medication (anthelmintic), along with the appropriate administration protocol, based on the parasite and extent of infestation.
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