Worms

• Get puppies tested as early as three weeks after birth. They will often already be infested with worms.
• Take your dog in for an annual exam.
• Control fleas, fleas can transmit tapeworm if your dog ingests them.
• Avoid exposing your pet to stray animals or wildlife.
• Prevent your dog from eating animal carcasses, such as those of birds, rabbits and rodents.
• Prevent your dog from eating feces his own or that of other dogs and other animals.
• Inspect your pet's anus and feces to spot signs of tapeworms.
• Have a stool specimen checked by your veterinarian to be certain that your dog remains parasite free.