My puppy has worms. Can my family or cats catch them? How often to deworm?

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We got a puppy from texas an didnt know she had worms till 3 days later. Shes been happy licking an playfull. Im 7weeks pregnant an we have a 4 year old an two older kids. We did give her deworming an shes been puking here an there an pooping worms so I know its working. Can we catch the worms? We are extremely paranoid but shes happy eats drinking water an plays. An when do we need to deworm her again or is it best to go to the vet an have them do it? Also how often? Can our cats catch it too? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new puppy! She should be dewormed every 2-4weeks depending upon the product used until 6months and every 1-3months thereafter depending on where you live and local risk factors. Your vet can help arrange a schedule at your next wellness/vaccine visit. I would recommend talking to your physician or pharmacist for advice on working your family as some roundworms are transferable to people, especially children

My puppy has worms. Can my family or cats catch them? How often to deworm?

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