Yes, but that is for heart worms. These are hook worms. Different
parasite. I am not aware of anything preventative that can be done for
that. Hook worms are in the intestines.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dfsavgny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "fancypaaantz" <fancypaaantz@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Well, I just brought my dog in for his exam and found another
> > interesting thing about living in Asbury Park -- hook worms. I was
> > told that it is widespread and getting worse. Maybe bc of the
stray
> > cats? Maybe bc so many do not bother to clean up their dog's poop?
> > Just thought I'd share... If you have dogs here, get them tested
> > regularly. If they stop eating or have other intestinal problems
that
> > could be why. And, please, everyone, clean up the poop :)
> >
>
> Don't you give your dog the monthly pills to prevent worms?
>
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