New puppy coming? Essential care tips & do all puppies have worms?

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We have decided to go through with getting a golden doodle puppy at the end of November. Can I get skim tips? Also, do all puppies have worms?

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Congratulations! You should make sure you establish care with a veterinarian who can help with any medical questions you might have. The ASPCA website has a lot of good information on dog behavior and care. I also love this book for basic puppy training: https://drsophiayin.com/product/perfect-puppy-in-7-days-how-to-start-your-puppy-off-right/ Not all puppies have worms but they are very, very common, even if a good deworming protocol is used. It is important to have your puppy's stool tested and to keep up with a dewormer (most monthly heartworm preventatives also cover intestinal parasites).

New puppy coming? Essential care tips & do all puppies have worms?

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