{"id":2989,"date":"2026-08-24T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pet-atlas.com\/?p=2989"},"modified":"2026-08-27T08:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:28:32","slug":"signs-of-worms-in-dogs-symptoms-types-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pet-atlas.com\/ar\/signs-of-worms-in-dogs-symptoms-types-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Worms in Dogs: Symptoms, Types & Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you noticed something unusual in your dog\u2019s stool or unexplained weight loss despite a normal appetite? Worms in dogs can be difficult to detect because some infected dogs show few or no symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, certain parasites can cause serious health problems and may even spread to people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, you\u2019ll learn about the most common types of worms , their symptoms, causes, transmission, treatment, and prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are worms in dogs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Worms in dogs are parasitic organisms that can live inside different parts of a dog\u2019s body, with the intestines being the most common location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs may become infected by coming into contact with contaminated soil or feces, swallowing infected fleas, or interacting with infected animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms are some of the most common intestinal worms found in dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where do worms come from in dogs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dogs can become infected with worms through several routes, and the exact method depends on the type of parasite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most common ways dogs can become infected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swallowing worm eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dogs may ingest microscopic eggs by licking or eating contaminated soil, feces, or other contaminated surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From their mother<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some worms can pass from an infected mother to her puppies before birth or through infected milk after birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Certain worm larvae can penetrate a dog\u2019s skin, particularly when the dog walks or lies on contaminated soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating infected animals or fleas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dogs can pick up some parasites by eating infected rodents, other small animals, or fleas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through mosquito bites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mosquitoes can transmit certain parasitic larvae into a dog\u2019s bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the signs of worms in dogs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Worms in dogs can cause few or no noticeable symptoms, but some dogs may develop digestive problems or more obvious signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common signs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n