Dogs' everyday curiosity, behavior and propensity to sample things with their mouths will always put them at risk for picking up worms. Digging in dirt, having fleas, eating soil or feces and chasing wildlife are all ways your pet dog can pick up intestinal worms.
Why do puppies keep getting worms?
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.
Are puppies more susceptible to worms?
Dogs and cats of any age may get roundworms and hookworms, but they are most vulnerable when they are very young. In fact, puppies of only 2–3 weeks of age can have many worms. That is because these worms are often passed from a mother to her puppies before the puppies are born.
Why do puppies get worms every 2 weeks?
As mentioned above, most puppies are born with worms and they acquire more from their mother's milk. Because of this it's important they're treated every two weeks from two to 12 weeks of age.
Are some dogs more susceptible to worms?
All dogs can get intestinal parasites, but some dogs are more vulnerable than others. Lifestyle and regular use (or non-use) of routine preventive medication both play a large part in determining a dog's risk of contracting an intestinal parasite. Some intestinal parasites can pose a risk to humans as well.
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