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My puppy has worms in his poop. Are they deadly? What treatment?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 2 months and 22 days old | 10 lbs

We found worms in my 11 week old golden mixed with Jack Russel puppy’s poop. I searched up what the conditions could possibly be and it said a hookworm. Are these deadly? And how long will it last? What can I do?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 24th, 2020

These look like roundworms. No they aren't deadly, but heavy burdens can make a puppy quite sick. Bailey will need a deworming treatment. I recommend Panacur or Drontal. Give him a dose asap. then another dose two weeks after the first to kill all the worms.
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