How does my dog get worms?

Answer

There are 4 common ways your dog can pick up intestinal worms:

  1. By swallowing infected fleas while grooming. If you’re unsure if your dog has fleas, there are some common signs of fleas to look out for
  2. By ingesting worm eggs from a contaminated environment (for example, toys, grass or soil)
  3. By eating or scavenging carcasses of other infected animals (for example, mice, rabbits or birds)
  4. From the mother to her puppies, either across the placenta before they’re born, or via her milk when nursing.