Is a sand pit safe for my puppy being treated for parasites?

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My puppy is being treated for a parasite- we are on an extended dose of antibiotics and cortisone. I have a sand pit (and small play pool)- is this a bad idea? Can the sand be doing more harm? We do add coarse salt to the sand to manage worms. Is this safe enough? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 months and 7 days old | 44 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The type of worm and how it lives/breeds/life cycle will determine if the sand pit has anything to do with the parasite in Fig or not. I recommend asking your vet what parasite, and if the sand pit is related/part of the life cycle. The biggest concern is likely that cats like to poop in sand pits, and worms are carried in cat poop, so ask your vet if cat poop is part of the cycle. To prevent cats pooping in it, you can get a cover for the pit when it isn't in use. Best of luck with Fig!

Is a sand pit safe for my puppy being treated for parasites?

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