Heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and tapeworms can pose a health risk to your dog. Learn more about the different types of worms so you can protect your dog from these dangerous parasites.
What worms are fatal to dogs?
Deadly Worms in dogsHeartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)Roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina)Hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum)Tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum)Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis)Deadly Worms in dogs - Dogslife. Dog Breeds Magazine
Can puppies survive with worms?
Commonly diagnosed in puppies and most often transmitted from the mother before birth, roundworms infect up to 90 percent of pups under three months of age. Roundworms can grow up to seven inches long and live in the small intestine, and can be fatal for puppies.
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