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Deworming your puppy
One of the most important things you can do to ensure your puppy’s health is to protect them from both external and internal parasites. Some of the most common parasites affecting puppies are various species of worms. Some worms can survive in an environment for months, so active prevention is critical to protect puppies.
It is recommended to treat all puppies preventatively, regardless of whether they show signs of parasitic infection. Many worms and their eggs are too small to be seen by the human eye, although you may have observed adult tapeworms or roundworms in your puppy’s feces - which can look like pieces of rice or spaghetti. This is a definite sign your pup is infected!
Make sure you find out from your breeder what deworming treatments your puppy has received and when. Remember that multiple treatments are the standard protocol, and so even if your pup was “dewormed” by the breeder, you may need to administer additional medications.
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