How Does Worm Infection Affect The Puppy Health

How do worms in puppies exactly affect their health?  The following are the most common symptoms of worms in puppies:

• dull haircoat
• bloated, round belly
• pale gums and anemia
• licking around the anus or dragging the bottom on the ground (“scooting”)
• crying when picked up
• diarrhea, blood or mucous in the stool, and vomiting
• weight loss or failure to thrive
• lethargy
• worm segments around the anal area (may look like grains of rice)
• worms in puppy stool or vomit
• coughing (if worms have migrated to the lungs)

In severe cases, canine intestinal worm infections can even be quite fatal to young puppies