Complete Guide to Deworming Pet: Transmission, Testing, Treatments & After Deworming
Why this matters Pet worms are normal, frequently difficult to find at first, and can pass to humans. Right-time fecal testing + targeted dewormers = best outcome. The "best dewormer" depends on the worm involved, pet weight/age, and local risk. Don't wait: expect mild, brief side effects and have a follow-up fecal test done for clearance confirmation. How Are Worms Transmitted in Pets? Primary routes Environmental exposure: sniffing, licking, or ingesting dirty soil, water, feces, or grass (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms). Fleas/prey: Eating infected fleas or small prey animals (tapeworms). Mosquitoes: Bite-borne heartworm transmission. From mom to puppies: Roundworms and hookworms are transmissible in utero or through milk. Shared spaces: pet parks, boarding, shelters, and shared yards between multiple pets increase risk. Risk increase with Infrequent fecal pick-up, unprotected outdoor exposure, raw feeding, hunting behavior, and neglected preventatives. Types ...