Worms are very common in dogs. They're more common in puppies, but we do see them in dogs of any age.
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The medication used depends on the type of worm. Sometimes we'll use Pyrantel, sometimes Fenbendazole, sometimes Proziquantel....
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Dogs can get intestinal parasites through fecal-oral transmission, meaning that they ingest feces, or they can pick it up from licking their paws w...
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Typically, dogs get worms through fecal oral transmission....
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Worms can last for as long as your dog has them, so they can be in there for years.
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We usually prefer to send home medication, so yes, you can deworm your dog at home but we typically use prescribed medications for you.
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Indeed, indoor dogs can still get intestinal parasites....
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Worms aren't painful to the dog, but they can cause them to be a little bit more uncomfortable.
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Untreated worms can actually cause a dog to die. This is because it causes so much GI upset that the dog is not getting the proper nutrition.
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It depends....
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To prevent tapeworms, you need to prevent fleas. Make sure your dog is on a monthly flea medication.
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Most of the time, worms are not visible in the stool. They're microscopic eggs that we have to see under a microscope....
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We test dogs for worms by using a fecal sample and we usually ask the pet owner to bring one in ahead of time.
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Yes, all intestinal parasites can be prevented.
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Most of the time, nothing noticeable occurs....
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