It is always safest to test all household pet members for parasites (fecal or stool sample) OR treat all household pet members as if they are infected.
Should I treat both dogs if one has worms?
It is always safest to test all household pet members for parasites (fecal or stool sample) OR treat all household pet members as if they are infected. Treatment may be in the form of liquid, pill, powder or topical medication.
Can dogs with worms be around other dogs?
Intestinal parasites are contagious to other animals and humans. Because they primarily inhabit the GI tract, larvae, or eggs, are passed in the feces. The infective larvae then inhabit the soil around the feces, leaving other dogs, and children, vulnerable to accidental ingestion and subsequent infection.
Should I deworm my dog if my puppy has worms?
Many puppies are born with roundworms which they obtain from their dam. Therefore, it's vital that newborn puppies receive appropriate veterinary care. Roundworms are diagnosed by a fecal sample and are treated with deworming medications. If left untreated, roundworms can lead to poor growth and death in severe cases.
What to do if one of your dogs has worms?
How do you treat intestinal worm infections in dogs? Most intestinal worm infections in dogs respond well to treatment. Commercially available deworming medications such as Praziquantel or Pyrantel, which come in tablet or oral suspension, are often effective enough to kill adult worms.
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