Canine and Feline Worms
How is my pet infected?
- Eating microscopic eggs in the environment (they can live in the ground for up to 5 years!)
- Eating an animal that was infected with worms (eg. rats)
- Puppies and kittens can be infected from mum while in utero
- Queens and bitches can pass on worms to puppies and kittens through their milk
- Fleas can pass on tapeworm
What worms can they get?
Roundworms: Long skinny worms with microscopic eggs, infect people.
Tapeworms: Flat worms that separate into segments, spread by fleas.
Hookworms: Too small to see, infect people.
Whipworms: Too small to see.
Lungworm: Live in lungs, outdoor cats and hunting cats are more at risk.
What can they cause?
In pets: High numbers of worms can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal pain, coughing, anaemia & low energy. These can be especially serious in small puppies and kittens.
In humans: Abdominal pain and tummy upsets, anaemia, skin disease, vision issues.
How to protect family and pets:
- Use a deworming treatment regularly
- Always pick up faeces and dispose of it properly
- Cover sandpits
- Wash hands before eating and drinking
- Avoid pets licking childrens faces
Worm Treatments:
The hardest part is choosing which option is best for you and your pet! Our helpful receptionist and nursing team are here to help.
Worm kittens and puppies every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age with a kitten or puppy worming product, then an all-wormer monthly until their immune systems mature at 6 months of age.
Dosing is based on the bodyweight of your pet. Pop in to use our scales if it has been a while or your pet has changed weight recently.