Deworming in East Cobb, Marietta, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - East Cobb Marietta is a vet in East Cobb that deworms puppies, kittens and adult dogs and cats. Puppies and kittens are usually dewormed several times in their first months, and adult pets are treated when a stool test finds worms.

Different worms need different medicine. A dewormer that clears roundworms may do nothing for tapeworms, so the vet starts with what your pet has.

Call (678) 539-8441 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

How often should puppies and kittens be dewormed?

Puppies and kittens at Petfolk East Cobb are often dewormed every 2 to 3 weeks during their first visits, because many are born with roundworms passed from their mother. Across Petfolk, kittens are the most likely to be dewormed at a wellness visit: 21% of kitten visits versus 14% of puppy visits (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026). After the early months, a monthly prevention that covers gut worms often keeps them away.

Which worms are common in dogs and cats?

These are the worms the vet at Petfolk East Cobb sees most:

• Roundworms: long, spaghetti-like worms, very common in puppies and kittens.

• Hookworms: tiny worms that feed on blood and can cause anemia (low red blood cells).

• Whipworms: a dog worm that can cause long-lasting diarrhea.

• Tapeworms: flat worms whose pieces look like rice grains near the tail. Pets get them by swallowing fleas.

Giardia and coccidia are not worms but tiny gut germs. They show up on the same stool test and need their own medicine.

Should I use an over-the-counter dewormer?

It's best to check with the vet first. Store dewormers often treat only one or two kinds of worms, and the dose depends on your pet's weight. A stool test at Petfolk East Cobb shows which parasite is there, so the medicine actually works. See fecal exams in East Cobb for how the test is done.

What to expect after deworming

Most pets act normal after a dose. You may see dead worms in the stool for a day or two, which means the medicine is working. Some pets have soft stool or a mild upset stomach. Follow-up doses matter, because many dewormers kill adult worms but not the young ones still growing. The team tells you when to come back.

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New rescues often arrive with worms, so the first visit is a good time to start. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, and most dewormers come as a tasty chew or liquid.

Keeping worms from coming back

Simple habits cut down on reinfection:

1. Pick up poop in the yard every day or two.

2. Keep every pet in the home on flea control, to stop tapeworms.

3. Wash hands after yard work and after cleaning up.

4. Keep your pet on a monthly prevention that covers gut worms.

Dogs who visit the dog park at Sweat Mountain Park or walk the Chattahoochee River trails meet more parasites, so a yearly stool test is worth it.

Cost of deworming

Deworming at Petfolk East Cobb is priced by product and your pet's weight, and the medicine comes from the on-site pharmacy. A wellness exam starts at $99, or is included with a PetfolkCare membership, which starts at $199 a year. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

When to call right away

A puppy or kitten with bloody diarrhea, pale gums or a swollen belly needs to be seen the same day, since heavy worm loads can make young pets very sick. If your pet is weak or collapses, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency on Powers Ferry Common SE in Marietta.

Start with a visit

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - East Cobb Marietta is at 4475 Roswell Rd, Suite 1420, Marietta, GA 30062. Bring a fresh stool sample. Call (678) 539-8441 to book.

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