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 routinely dewormed. When your puppy or kitten is at Millwoods East Veterinary Clinic for their puppy/kitten series of vaccinations, starting at 8 weeks of age, they will also be dewormed, at least twice.