![]() Prevention involves keeping your dog away from areas where worms or their eggs are present in the environment. It will take up to 2 weeks after deworming for worms or eggs to disappear from the feces. Treatment involves the use of a dewormer. Over the counter treatments may not work depending on the type of worm, which is why we recommend a visit to the veterinarian. There are effective methodsĪvailable for preventing a worm infestation with the choice of medication dependent on the dog. Worms vary in size and how they affect yourĮvaluated by a veterinarian, as most are life threatening if left to Tapeworms in particular look like small grains or rice and could be found in the feces or caught in the fur around the anus. Some types of worms are visible in the feces such as roundworms or tapeworms. Worms can also be passed by ingesting feces. Worms are passed from mother to child internally or through the mother's milk. ![]() Most puppies are born with worms which is why deworming is standard treatment. Non-intestinal Worms - Heartworm - Subcutaneous Worms - Lungworms - Eye Worms.Intestinal Worms - Roundworm (ascarids) - Tapeworms - Hookworms - Whipworm. ![]() There are two categories of dog worms that can infect your pet: ![]()
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