Q: My daughter recently got a boxer puppy. The breeder said she was de-wormed. When Roxie had her vet appointment there were two parasites. My question is: are puppies born with worms and parasites?
“In dogs, hookworm infections primarily affect the small intestine leading to anaemia, diarrhea, and malnutrition. “But worse still, the parasites can spread to humans through the skin.