Things You'll Need:
- Preventative medication
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Step 1
Keep your yard clean. Dogs can be exposed to intestinal parasites when exposed to infected defecation. For this reason, it’s important to clean your yard weekly to ensure it doesn’t become a breeding ground for parasites.
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Step 2
Give your vet regular fecal samples. Although it’s no easy task collecting your dog’s feces, it’s important to give your vet a sample. This will ensure your vet can catch any possible infection early.
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Step 3
Consider a medication. Your vet can provide a medication protecting your dog from worms and intestinal parasites. This is also advisable if you have small children in the home who come in contact with the dog.
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Step 4
Keep your dog away strange objects or animals. Tape worm is transmitted through a host. So for this reason, keep your dog away from strange objects or animals to decrease his change of infection.
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Step 5
Keep up on your puppy's care. It’s very common for puppies to be born with roundworm. For this reason, it’s important to keep your puppy up to date on shots and medications. It’s also important to maintain your adult dog’s care to ensure proper health.
