Internal Parasites
What is the treatment?
It is easy to get rid of the hookworms when an effective dewormer is used. We can decide which dewormer is right for your pet. We deworm all puppies and kittens every 3-4 weeks until they are 16 weeks of age, then we check a stool sample 1 month later. For adults we may deworm 1-2 times (1 month apart). Home care is important to be sure the pet does not get reinfected. Cleaning up stools daily is very important. Be sure to always wash your hands after handling your pet's stool.
Hookworms can be very difficult to remove from the ground, making it difficult to prevent re-infestation if the pet has shed eggs onto the ground for a long period of time. Persistent infestations may need monthly treatment to prevent recurrence.