How do puppies get worms?

Answer 1

Newborn puppies who have worms got them from their mothers (dams) in utero if she has worms. Thus you really must worm a potential mother dog BEFORE she becomes pregnant.

You can begin using the proper dog wormer at age three weeks. DoctorsFoster&Smith online sell this medicine and tell you the proper doses and ages.

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If you have cats or another type of animal like that the the puppy or dog might eat it, and by eating that the worms from the cat or other animal they get worms!

Answer 2

Depends which pet.. Worms can be spread from animal to animal also if they are hunting mice etc they eat the mouse and catch its worms if it has them. They can even get them from swollowing an infected flea.

Answer 3

Worms are a parasite. Just walking on grass where a dog relieves him/herself can be all that is necessary for you to contract worms from your puppy.

Worms are a nuisance, but the young -- such as the puppy him/herself -- are especially vulnerable. Puppies need nutrition, which the worms deprive the puppy of, and its possible for a puppy to die due to worms. Some worms, such as hookworms and heartworms, are particularly deadly as they attack the internal organs such as the heart and lungs. It is vitally important to maintain treatments to kill/cure and prevent worms in dogs and in people. If you suspect you may have been exposed to a dog with worms, you should consult your doctor.

Answer 4

They are born with worms,its not from nursing,take them to the vet around 3 to 4 weeks old and have them dewormed.

Answer 5

The cat or dog can digest something that has a parasite egg. It then hatches in its digestive system and grows from feeding off the organism till it can no longer sustain it.

Answer 6

depends on what they eat... whether their health is at its best and they are in a clean environment.

Answer 7

No, It is impossible to get worms from a puppy. But A puppy can be born with worm inside of them due to the mother's health status.