Your Puppy Might Have Gastrointestinal Parasites Even Without Showing Signs

The majority of puppies contract some form of internal parasite either before or shortly afterbirth. Although this may sound repulsive to you, it's a normal part of being a dog. There is no need to be excessively concerned, provided you have your puppy checked and treated promptly. Left untreated, intestinal parasites can cause serious harm.

Therefore, it's essential to bring along a small, fresh sample of your puppy's stool when you make your first veterinary visit. When the stool is dissolved, eggs or parasites from this sample will be clearly visible under a microscope. Do not assume your puppy has no intestinal parasites simply because no worms have shown up in the stool.

Adult worms often live exclusively within the intestinal tract; the tiny eggs they release serve as the only clue to their existence. Furthermore, other internal parasites, even as mature organisms, never reach a size visible to the naked eye. Let your veterinarian discover which type, it any, of these parasites inhabits your puppy's system and treat it accordingly.