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What kind of worm are dogs born with?

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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.


Do all dogs have worms when they are born?

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.

What kind of worms do puppies get?

Roundworms are the most common of the parasitic worms found inside a dog. Almost all dogs become infected with them at some time in their lives, usually as puppies. Roundworms may be contracted in different ways, making them easy to spread and hard to control.

Can a human catch worms from a dog?

The short answer is yes, many worms infesting dogs are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans. Different worms cause different diseases, and each have their own symptoms. So, look after yourself and look out for the signs.

Why do newborn dogs have worms?

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. Other parasites are acquired through food — especially wild-caught birds or animals.

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