If you notice any of the symptoms of pet worms listed above, please contact your vet immediately.One of the most common complaints that owners have to both veterinarians and emergency vets is “my pet has worms!!” Most often the owners will either note actual worms in their pet’s feces or just that their pet has started to have diarrhea. Whipworm and roundworm eggs can remain infectious for years, and hookworm larvae can multiply quickly in dirty litter boxes. Never leave it in piles in the litter box, around the yard or on the dog run. You should also dispose of puppy and kitten feces immediately. It’s also a good idea to keep your pet clean and well groomed. Regarding dogs, you just have to keep a very watchful eye when walking your dog around outside or playing in the park. You may want to rethink allowing your cat to roam around freely outdoors. Animal carcasses such as rodents and rabbits may also contain tapeworms, so if you have an outdoor cat, it will be impossible to keep him away from them. These types of tapeworms can also be transmitted to humans as well. When a kitten or puppy accidentally swallows an infected flea, the tapeworms can hatch in the pet’s intestines. It is important to keep in mind that fleas are a source of certain types of tapeworms. Your vet will have access to a number of cutting edge preventatives that are extremely effective against the most aggressive types of parasites such as roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, and heartworm. Most non-prescription medications don’t work. Outdoor cats are especially susceptible to worms.Ĭaring for a pet with worms should be done only under the care of a vet. High-risk pets typically live in condensed urban areas and they usually live in a home with more than one pet. If your pet is considered high-risk for worms, you should have him screened more than twice a year. One of the most important ways to prevent a serious puppy or kitten worm infection is to have your pet screened As your pet grows, he or she should be screened twice a year. In addition to your pet’s food, puppy and kitten worms can also be found in on or buried in your pet’s fur, around his anus, around his paws (from scratching) and it is not uncommon to find them in your pet’s ears.įortunately, there are ways to prevent pet worms. Round worms look like spaghetti and tapeworm segments look like grains of rice. In addition to recognizing puppy and kitten worm symptoms, it is also important to recognize what the different types of pet worms look like. ♼oughing and hiccupping (due to heartworm)

Puppy worms that look flat