Tips For Deworming Your Dog or Puppy
It is possible for a puppy to actually be born with worms, if the mother is infected with a certain type at the time of birth. And because some worms may be hard to detect, it is important that you test and treat your puppy accordingly so that it can grow without the influence of a worm presence. Doing so can save the very life of your puppy.
The first type of worm you should become familiar with is the tapeworm. A tapeworm is especially easy to obtain since a puppy can get this worm from ingesting a flea who may be carrying eggs. By doing so, eggs can stay in the puppy's system and live a relatively safe life in the intestinal tract. The best indication your puppy may have fleas is to see worms in the stool sample of a puppy, which indicates a presence of tapeworm.
The second worm you should become familiar with is the roundworm. Roundworm is particularly dangerous because it can be spread to humans, usually children who tend to play with a puppy and roll around in the grass. You should teach your children proper hand washing techniques to help prevent this type of infection from spreading to them.
The two described types of worms are the most common. Although you would think getting rid of them would be easy as a result, it often isn't. The act of removing worms from a puppy may take two or three tries, so as to be sure that all adult worms and offspring are killed by the medication over a course of several weeks.
Even if signs of worms go away, medication should be continued for a bit longer. You will need to consult a veterinarian to do a stool sample if you are going to verify that the puppy is free of worms. A veterinarian can also provide further consult if infections of a certain type of worm keep coming back even after medication is applied as instructed. Although they may be expensive, it is worth the cost to protect your puppy from the many health issues it would face.
Some medications may not be friendly to puppies, so you should read instructions carefully. Puppies are underdeveloped and may not be able to take stronger medications that adult canines can. Some types of dogs may need to vary medication amounts, so it is best to talk to a veterinarian or pet professional in your community for further information.
In Conclusion
If you suspect your puppy of having worms, you should act immediately. In some cases a puppy may show little to no signs at all, aside from eating more or acting slightly different. Try to stay in tune with your puppy to know when something is wrong, and respond accordingly.
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The first type of worm you should become familiar with is the tapeworm. A tapeworm is especially easy to obtain since a puppy can get this worm from ingesting a flea who may be carrying eggs. By doing so, eggs can stay in the puppy's system and live a relatively safe life in the intestinal tract. The best indication your puppy may have fleas is to see worms in the stool sample of a puppy, which indicates a presence of tapeworm.
The second worm you should become familiar with is the roundworm. Roundworm is particularly dangerous because it can be spread to humans, usually children who tend to play with a puppy and roll around in the grass. You should teach your children proper hand washing techniques to help prevent this type of infection from spreading to them.
The two described types of worms are the most common. Although you would think getting rid of them would be easy as a result, it often isn't. The act of removing worms from a puppy may take two or three tries, so as to be sure that all adult worms and offspring are killed by the medication over a course of several weeks.
Even if signs of worms go away, medication should be continued for a bit longer. You will need to consult a veterinarian to do a stool sample if you are going to verify that the puppy is free of worms. A veterinarian can also provide further consult if infections of a certain type of worm keep coming back even after medication is applied as instructed. Although they may be expensive, it is worth the cost to protect your puppy from the many health issues it would face.
Some medications may not be friendly to puppies, so you should read instructions carefully. Puppies are underdeveloped and may not be able to take stronger medications that adult canines can. Some types of dogs may need to vary medication amounts, so it is best to talk to a veterinarian or pet professional in your community for further information.
In Conclusion
If you suspect your puppy of having worms, you should act immediately. In some cases a puppy may show little to no signs at all, aside from eating more or acting slightly different. Try to stay in tune with your puppy to know when something is wrong, and respond accordingly.
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