Is my puppy sick with worms? What symptoms should I look for?

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How would I know if my puppy has worms? Are there any signs I should be looking for? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 15 days old

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Most puppies get worms from their mother through both the placenta and milk. Signs that a puppy has worms including distended abdomen, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and possibly pale mucous membranes. Puppies are typically dewormed at 2, 4, 6, 8, weeks of age with a broad spectrum dewormer, like pyrantel pamoate, and a stool sample should also be tested for parasites.

Is my puppy sick with worms? What symptoms should I look for?

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