This is why we recommend discussing a dog worm preventive protocol with your veterinarian. It is very important to understand that worms in dogs can cause severe medical issues and health conditions if left untreated. Consuming or coming into contact with an infected animal’s feces or vomit.Coming into contact with an infected dog or another infected animal.

Mosquito, flea and tick bites and ingestion.Consuming infected prey like rodents, birds, and reptiles.Rolling in, sniffing, eating, stepping in or licking contaminated soil.Drinking contaminated milk from the mother during nursing.Some of the most common ways to contract worms in dogs include: Due to their outdoor lifestyles and social natures, most dogs will be at risk of contracting worms throughout their lives. At Newport Harbor Animal Hospital, we love helping educate our clients about the best detection and prevention methods for worms in dogs, and we pride ourselves on providing our canine patients in and around the Costa Mesa area with the utmost in care and treatment protocols.

My dog has flat white worms