Should I deworm my dog regularly or wait for signs of worms?

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Do i have to wait for my dog to get worms so i can do the dewormer treatment. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Amber Da Silva, DVM · Accepted Answer

No. Many types of worms are all over in the environment and the eggs are microscopic. Your dog can always be exposed to them and get infected over and over again. Many dogs with parasites will not even show symptoms so we don't know they have them unless we specifically test for them by doing a fecal exam. This is why it is recommended to deworm on a regular basis.

Should I deworm my dog regularly or wait for signs of worms?

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