Is my 4-month-old puppy safe around a dog with treated roundworms?

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If my friend got a rescue dog who has roundworms and is being treated - is it okay for my 4 month old puppy to be around him. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 23 days old | 18 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes! Cooper could get the roundwroms from your friends dog if he eats her stool. Hopefully that won't happen. If your puppy is on heartworm prevention then he is also getting dewormed as well. I hope this helps!

Is my 4-month-old puppy safe around a dog with treated roundworms?

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