How did my dog get intestinal worms?
The answer may depend on the type of worm involved. Three common intestinal worms are roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. Dogs often get roundworms and hookworms by eating intestinal worm eggs that have been passed through the feces of an infected animal. Tapeworms can be acquired by either eating an infected flea or small mammal. Infection with intestinal worms can happen at any time of year.
Worms can travel throughout your dog’s body, making their way to the lungs or eyes. Many intestinal worms can also be passed to humans who come into contact with pet feces.
Below are some products that Virbac has developed to treat and control roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm infections. If you have questions about any of these treatments, be sure to talk with your veterinarian. As with any treatment, always listen to your veterinarian’s instructions and read the product label.
Our Products
VIRBANTEL® Flavored Chewables: Treat and control roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm infections.
IVERHART MAX® (ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) Chewable Tablets: The first product to combine protection against heartworms with control of tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms.
All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following use of IVERHART MAX® (ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) Chewable Tablets, digestive and neurological side effects have rarely been reported. Use with caution in sick, debilitated or underweight animals and dogs weighing less than 10 lbs. Click here for more details.
IVERHART PLUS® (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables: Just one IVERHART PLUS® (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewable given monthly protects your dog from heartworm disease and treats and controls roundworms and hookworms. This flavored chewable is tasty and safe even in puppies as young as 6 weeks.
All dogs should be tested for heartworm infection before starting a preventive program. Following use of IVERHART PLUS Flavored Chewables, digestive and neurological side effects have rarely been reported. Click here for more details.
If you have questions about any of these treatments or specific concerns about your pet’s health, print out our Checkup Checklist and contact your veterinarian.