Almost every puppy is treated for worms when they’re young, as worms come from the puppies’ mothers. Prevent worms in dogs with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

To tell if a dog has worms, take the animal to a veterinary clinic, where fecal tests and a physical exam are conducted to determine what kind of worm is present, as many worms do not physically show in the stool. Treat a dog with worms, who might scoot on its bottom, vomit or have diarrhea, withhelpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

www.poochtips.com Round worms live in the small intestine of the dog and can become so concentrated that they will block the passage.They can be passed by the bowel and this can obviously affect other dogs that are in contact with dogs that have round worms.

There are many ways to treat worms in dogs, as there are several different types of worms, but a prescription from the veterinarian is often required. Prevent worms from infecting a pet dog withhealth information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on dog care. Expert: Dr. Robert T. Pane Contact: www.southkendall.com Bio: Robert T. Pane, DVM, is a veterinarian in Miami, Florida. Filmmaker: Paul Muller