Help me rid my pup and yard of worms?

Question

I got a puppy on december 23rd, e had his first vet appointmen on dec 28th, at which we found out he had roundworms and tapeworms, he was treated for them and he is now free of those 2 kinds of worms. at his secon vets appointment on jan 17th we found out he had hookworms - which previously he did not have. I was talking to the vets and i explained that the person that lived here before me had some dogs he kept outside,and hey said thats why my dog has caught the worms. I have to have him treated for the hookworms and he has been started on the heartguard preventative meds. I am also due to start him on frontline plus this week too. What I am wondering is if anyone knows if there is anything I can treat my yard with to prevent re-infection??? Also, once hes worm free and i keep him on the peventative meds - he shouldn't get re-infected right? I know this is longbut my puppy means alot to me and i need help! :)

Answer 1

I spray my yard with bleach using a hose attachment. I fill the little container with bleach hook it to the hose and spray.

I do rescue and bring all kinds of crazy parasites in all the time and my own dogs haven't gooten worms or parvo from any rescued animal.

Answer 2

As long as he is kept on the preventative medication he'll be fine. Just make sure you give it to him EVERY MONTH! Also it's very important that he goes for regular check ups his whole life. With the yard I've never heard of anything that will eliminate parasites of that nature. Parasite eggs can't be seen with the naked eye and they can survive through harsh weather and a range of temperatures. Make sure all of his feces are picked up immediately and do the same if you see that any other animal has gone in your yard. No matter where you go there's always the chance of picking up parasites since a lot of parasite eggs will lay dormant until the conditions are right for it to hatch. Also make sure that you keep up on your personal hygiene as well to protect yourself. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Parasite infestation is a common problem affecting both puppies and dogs alike, although puppies may be more susceptible to some types of parasite infestations than dogs. There are primarily two types of parasites: internal and external. In both
cases, the parasite attaches itself to the host and feeds off of it. Parasitic infestations are difficult to control and even more difficult to be rid off so it is best to take preventative measures before infestations spiral out of control.

Internal Parasites

Worms are the most common internal parasite in puppies and dogs. These parasites are found in the digestive tract of the animal. Puppies and dogs are usually affected by one of three types of worms: Roundworms, Tapeworms and Heart worms. These worms are generally white and cylindrical in shape and may appear similar in appearance to the untrained eye.

Your puppy may be infested with worms if:

His or her appetite becomes irregular, for instance eating more than usual or less than usual

Your puppy’s tummy becomes bloated

Your puppy has diarrhea

Your puppy drags his or her bottom across the ground in an effort to relive itching

There is paralysis (usually in severe cases)

Roundworms – these are quite common in puppies and may be passed from the dam to the puppy during gestation. Mature roundworms live in the digestive tract of the host and its eggs are found in the host’s stool. If another animal ingests these eggs they will grow into mature roundworms continuing the cycle of infestation in the other animal.

Tapeworms – the eggs of these worms are carried by fleas from animal to animal. Tapeworms attach themselves to the small intestine of a puppy or dog and on occasion, releases eggs which are passed out into the stool of the host animal.

Heart worms - heart worm infestations can be quite fatal if not treated promptly. These worms reside in parts of the puppy’s or dog’s heart and lungs. They feed off these organs which cause them to work more rapidly and thus age faster. Heart worm
infestations appear more frequently in some areas than others, especially warmer climates. The larvae of these parasites are carried by mosquitoes and the larvae develop into mature heart worms after about six months.

Treating Worms

If you think your puppy may be infested with worms, consult your vet. Treatments are easy to administer with most carrying little or no side effects. Some vets recommend treating puppies regularly, about every three to four weeks until the puppy reaches six months of age as a preventative measure.

Answer 4

Just call the pest control company and tell them what is going on and they will send someone out and inspect your yard and they will tell you what you need . we had our yard treated for fleas (we used to live next door to someone who used to pick up stray dogs ) . And also had it treated for parasites anything they might pick up from the next door neighbors. It worked really well . However the neighbor started swearing at us cause he said he had fleas in his yard and he never had them untill we started having the pest control out . So just call the pest control people and have them spray. good luck and I hope I helped.

Answer 5

Ask a pest control expert to evaluate your yard and recomend a treatment needed. Keep old poo picked up too.

Answer 6

Malithon, it kills everything you don't want in your yard and it's safe to put your pup back in the yard a day after treating it.

Answer 7

hygiene is the bottom line , and keep the pup away from other dog for 6 months