I think we have some serious worms problem?

Question

The girls have been deworm 3 times. It has been about a month since their last deworming. Just found live and large worms in Maggies p**p today. We switched from Advantage Multi to Revolution yesterday. We're calling the vet in the morning. Should we get them tested for heartworm too.

Answer 1

You need to get dewormer from the vet. Puppies need to be dewormed often during their first year.You should take in a stool sample to be tested to see what if any other kinds of parasites might be present.

If the puppy is over 6 months old then yes it should be tested for heartworm.

Answer 2

I'd ask your vet for a couple doses of strongid- sounds like they have roundworms.  However the good news is if they are expelling the worms the dewormer may be working.  The dewomer does not kill the worms- it kills the coating that the worm uses to hide from the dogs immune system.  The body then says-aAAHH- and gets rid of the worms

Answer 3

Your dogs probley got worms by eating something that hade worms ,so i would go to the vet.

Answer 4

If you suspect the Advantage Multi was defective, ask your vet about testing for heartworm also.