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How can my puppy/kitten have worms? How was he/she exposed?

Almost all puppies are born with intestinal parasites, which are passed from mother to pup during pregnancy. Although kittens are not infected when they’re born, they can become infected through their mother’s milk. Puppies can also become infected while they’re nursing.

Puppies and kittens should both be dewormed every 2 weeks, starting at about 2 weeks of age for puppies and 3 weeks of age for kittens. After the biweekly series of dewormings is finished, monthly deworming should begin (at about 8 to 9 weeks of age for kittens and 12 weeks of age for puppies).

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Closed 1st and 3rd Saturdays and open 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturdays.

Closed Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Emergencies

Emergency Process After hours emergencies referred to Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita – 316 262 5321

Urgent Pet Care – 316 440 5900

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