Worming

As a responsible dog owner, it is important for you to worm your dog regularly:

All dogs, no matter how well cared for, can get worms.
There are 2 main types of worms: - Roundworms- which resemble strands of spaghetti or elastic bands, and Tapeworms- which look like flattened grains of rice.
Puppies are most at risk from worm infections. Worms are passed from the mother before and after birth through the milk.
Pets pick up worms from other animals faeces in the soil, and from swallowing infected fleas whilst grooming.
It is not always easy to tell whether your pet has worms or not. With a very heavy infestation, there may be weight loss, vomiting, diarrhoea, or a swollen abdomen.
Some worms have the potential to be transmitted to people, and in the case of the dog roundworm, the consequences can be serious especially in young children.
Puppies should be wormed from 2 weeks of age, every 2-3 weeks of age until they are 12 weeks of age, then every month until they are 6 months of age. Adult dogs should be wormed every 3 months for life.

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