How To Cope With Worms- Treatment and Prevention

Symptoms

Puppies

A bad case of worms can seriously interfere with your puppy's development.

Puppies should be de-wormed at 2-3 weeks and at 4-6 weeks of age.  Worm immunity in puppies only comes after about six months of age. Most puppies will therefore have worms, usually as a result of dormant worm larvae from their mother.

How to prevent worms

• Control pests such as fleas and lice which can be hosts for tapeworms.

• Remove all stools from your garden daily.

• Dirt should not be used for the kennel floor. A water tight surface that can be hosed down is best, but gravel is also preferential to dirt.

• Make sure that any meat fed to your dog is cooked thoroughly.

• Lawns should be kept short.

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