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WHAT WORMINGS WILL MY PUPPY HAVE WHEN WE
TAKE HIM HOME?
TAKE HIM HOME?
WORMING INFORMATION
Puppies can have many different types of worms or parasites.
Even when using the very best parasite prevention
techniques there are no guarantees of having a completely
parasite free puppy.
The following paragraph was taken from the "Dog Owner's
Home Veterinary Handbook" written by Delbert G. Carlson, D.V.
M. and James M. Giffin, M.D.
The most common worms or protozoans found in puppies are:
We do provide our puppies with a well rounded parasite
control program. You will be provided with records of what
medications have been used on your puppy so that your vet
will know exactly what has been done so far.
Even though your puppy has been treated properly it is
always a good idea to assume he or she still has worms. You
should take a small stool sample with you to your first and
second vet appointment so they can check it to for you. A
negative stool sample does NOT mean that your puppy is
parasite free. It only means that the vet did not find any eggs
in that particular sample, if the parasite were not shedding
eggs or cysts at that time they will not be spotted during the
exam. If after two stool checks your vet has found nothing,
then you can feel confident that the puppy worms are no
longer a concern.
Signs of parasite problems in a young puppy can include
diarrhea, bloody stool, mucous in the stool, weight loss and
poor coat condition. It would not be uncommon for a puppy to
show no signs of parasites while in our care - and then all of
the sudden begin to have loose stool when they arrive in their
new home. Stress can bring this on. Your new puppy can also
have loose stool for the first few days because of stress only -
even in the absence of parasites. If after your puppy has
adjusted to his new environment and his stool has been firm
for several days - and he all of the sudden begins showing any
loose stool or having blood in the stool etc... you should take
another stool sample to the vet for examination. When dealing
with parasites loose stool can be intermittent or in other cases
it could be all the time. Your pup could also have loose stool if
you are feeding him different food, or with the addition of
treats or food scraps that he is not used too.
After your vet is sure that the "Puppy Parasites" are officially
eradicated you can help him to avoid getting worms in the
future by keeping him on one of the monthly heartworm
preventatives that also help deter other common worms.
Even when using the very best parasite prevention
techniques there are no guarantees of having a completely
parasite free puppy.
The following paragraph was taken from the "Dog Owner's
Home Veterinary Handbook" written by Delbert G. Carlson, D.V.
M. and James M. Giffin, M.D.
- "Deworming the dam before pregnancy does not prevent
roundworm infestation of unborn puppies; medications do
not work on encysted larvae. Accordingly, many puppies
are born with roundworms."
The most common worms or protozoans found in puppies are:
- Roundworms
Hookworms
Coccidia
Giardia
We do provide our puppies with a well rounded parasite
control program. You will be provided with records of what
medications have been used on your puppy so that your vet
will know exactly what has been done so far.
Even though your puppy has been treated properly it is
always a good idea to assume he or she still has worms. You
should take a small stool sample with you to your first and
second vet appointment so they can check it to for you. A
negative stool sample does NOT mean that your puppy is
parasite free. It only means that the vet did not find any eggs
in that particular sample, if the parasite were not shedding
eggs or cysts at that time they will not be spotted during the
exam. If after two stool checks your vet has found nothing,
then you can feel confident that the puppy worms are no
longer a concern.
Signs of parasite problems in a young puppy can include
diarrhea, bloody stool, mucous in the stool, weight loss and
poor coat condition. It would not be uncommon for a puppy to
show no signs of parasites while in our care - and then all of
the sudden begin to have loose stool when they arrive in their
new home. Stress can bring this on. Your new puppy can also
have loose stool for the first few days because of stress only -
even in the absence of parasites. If after your puppy has
adjusted to his new environment and his stool has been firm
for several days - and he all of the sudden begins showing any
loose stool or having blood in the stool etc... you should take
another stool sample to the vet for examination. When dealing
with parasites loose stool can be intermittent or in other cases
it could be all the time. Your pup could also have loose stool if
you are feeding him different food, or with the addition of
treats or food scraps that he is not used too.
After your vet is sure that the "Puppy Parasites" are officially
eradicated you can help him to avoid getting worms in the
future by keeping him on one of the monthly heartworm
preventatives that also help deter other common worms.