How long does it take to cure roundworms?

Answer 1

If you don't know that you have hookworms in your body than it is best that you go to your healthcare provider right away. You may find small symptom like stomach aches and slight weaknesses. If your doctor sees that you have hookworms in your body they will immediately start treating you with medications. Don't worry though because if you are in tip top shape you are less likely to get sever symptoms.

Answer 2

Roundworm in dogs can be treated with a single dose of medicine such as Drontal available from your veterinarian. Make sure you wash your hands after stroking a dog with roundworm as eggs can be found in their coat and mouth and roundworm can also affect humans and can in extreme circumstances cause blindness.

Answer 3

It takes several weeks to cure roundworms in cats. You must give them the medicine and allow it to work, then dose them again two to three weeks later so that any worms not killed by the first dose of medicine will be killed. Your veterinarian may recommend a third dose as well because the de-wormer will not kill any roundworms or their eggs that are not in the intestine at the time the medicine is given.

Answer 4

A couple of days. Medicine should flush worms right out if prescription. Over the counter crap you find in the store will not truly fix your problem. Also, the worms will may re-enter the cat if house and litterbox is not cleaned or if a multi pet household and other animals carry the worm. Note that medication does not kill...it flushes.