{"id":2520,"date":"2023-06-09T08:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T08:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/?p=2520"},"modified":"2025-11-01T05:26:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:26:52","slug":"dog-deworming-roundworms-in-dogs-and-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/dog-and-cat-parasites\/dog-deworming-roundworms-in-dogs-and-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Deworming: Roundworms in Dogs and Puppies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roundworms in dogs are very common. These are parasites that live in the large intestine of puppies and dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These are also called nematodes and they receive nutrition from whatever your dog or puppy is eating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Roundworms are the most common worms found in dogs. These can also be transmitted to human beings. It gives you an extra reason to ensure your dog or puppy has no worms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regular veterinary visits<\/a><\/strong> are imperative for your dog or puppy to ensure that they are free from parasites including roundworms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do dogs and puppies get roundworms?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Roundworm eggs and larvae are very resistant to environmental changes. So, when a dog with roundworm poops, the eggs come out with their poop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other dogs pick up these eggs by licking, sniffing and licking their noses, and eating the infected faeces. If your dog or pup walks or plays outside, they can ingest the eggs while grooming themselves too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other animals and insects can also spread roundworms. These include rats, mice, birds and cockroaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Roundworms go through several stages of development inside the large intestine of the infected dog. They can also migrate to the other tissues and organs of the infected dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Puppies can get roundworms from their mother while in the womb or breastfeeding. Roundworm larvae can cross the placenta and enter the mammary glands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is necessary to deworm the pregnant mother dog when she\u2019s 6 weeks pregnant to prevent roundworm in puppies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you just <\/span>bring a new puppy home<\/a><\/strong>? You should visit the best veterinarian near you ASAP to find out about your pup\u2019s deworming and vaccination schedules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the signs of roundworms in dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Puppies typically show the following signs of roundworms –<\/span><\/p>\n