Worms

A major hygiene and health hazard

Worm infestations continue to be a major problem in farm livestock and companion animals world wide, as well as in man. Worm-infested dogs constitute a major hygiene and health hazard, especially for children. In the industrialized countries alone there are 100 million dogs - a considerable reservoir of potential worm infections.

Deworming

In view of the wide variability of the prepotent periods of individual helminth species in dogs and the constant threat of re-infection from the environment, a policy of routine deworming treatments is advisable.

Dogs should be dewormed regularly:

• Puppies 6-8 weeks after birth, followed by deworming 3, 6 and 9 months after birth.
• Adult dogs at least twice a year.
• Adult dogs in a household with children at least four times a year.

General tips on preventing worm infestation:

• stop your dog from eating feces or dead wild life,
• groom regularly,
• keep flea-free,
• keep bedding clean, and
• get regular vet examination for worms.

Learn more about worms and deworming.