To tell if your pet has worms and which kind requires a microscopic examination of a fresh stool sample. We suggest that you bring in a sample every year for an examination. Two doses of medication are usually required to effectively treat your dog for worms. If you have any questions about worms and their treatment please ask one of our staff.
The three most common intestinal worms found in puppies are Roundworm, Hookworm, and Whipworm. These are spread in one of two ways, either by eating worm larvae found in the soil and grass, or puppies can get the larvae from their mother before they are born or when nursing. Tapeworm is another type of worm we frequently see in dogs. This worm is contracted when a dog eats a flea that has the Tapeworm larvae in its tissues.
Intestinal parasites are one of the most common and potentially serious medical problems in both puppies and adult dogs. There are several types of worms that dogs in this area can get, each requiring a unique treatment program.
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