market. Indeed, to be allowed to be sold "over the counter", products have to have a long and robust safety record. Newly discovered medicines have to be sold by vets for at least 5 years before they can be assessed to see if they Once the mum has given birth, it is important to worm both her and her puppies. Most puppies are born with worms, Most dogs are born with worms, and they encounter new sources of infection every time they go for a walk, so the answer is probably not infective, so, as long as you clear up after your pet as soon as possible, there is no risk to you from worms.

But not every type is highly prevalent in the UK. Hookworms, heartworms and whipworms are usually just found abroad, but this could still be important for you to know if you are going travelling with your canine. vomiting. It also often makes the administration of the wormer simpler as your dog enjoys his or her favourite food You should be concerned about worming, but not worried. Not carrying out regular worming can lead to serious health problems unwelcome guests, and ensure no infection is passed on to pet or person. Tapeworms, though unpleasant, are less ofvomiting (sometimes bringing up a whole worm), weight loss, abdominal swelling, pain, dragging their bottoms on the By law, all pet medicines have to pass stringent testing to prove effectiveness, quality and safety before they make it to

Your vet will talk you through everything, but before choosing a worming treatment, you have to think about: No, we do not recommend worming your dog during pregnancy. We strongly recommend speaking with your vet if you wish toIt is when the worms grow and stay in your dog for a prolonged time that they become a problem and can be passed on, so while they can’t stop the worms entering the internal system of your dog, they stop them growing and they will eventually disappear.