Deworming in Fishers, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is a vet in Fishers, IN, that deworms dogs and cats. Deworming means giving medicine that kills intestinal worms, such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Puppies and kittens need it several times, and adult pets need it when a test or sign points to worms.

Different worms need different medicines, so the vet picks the one that fits.

Call (463) 208-4426 or ask about deworming at your next visit.

What signs suggest my pet has worms?

Many pets with worms show no signs at all. When signs do show up, they can include:

• Diarrhea, sometimes with mucus or blood

• A round, swollen belly, especially in puppies and kittens

• Weight loss even though the pet eats well

• A dull, rough coat

• Scooting on the floor

• Small white bits that look like rice near the tail (tapeworm pieces)

• Worms that look like spaghetti in vomit or stool (roundworms)

If you see any of these, bring a fresh stool sample to Petfolk Fishers in a sealed bag. A photo of anything odd you saw helps too.

How often do puppies and kittens need deworming?

Very young pets get worms from their mothers, before birth or through milk. A common plan is deworming every 2 weeks from about 2 weeks old until about 8 weeks, then at the vaccine visits. Across Petfolk, kittens are the most likely to be dewormed at a wellness visit: 21% of kitten visits versus 14% of puppy visits (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). The vet at Petfolk Fishers will fit deworming into your pet's puppy vaccine or kitten visits.

Do adult pets need deworming?

Yes, when there's a reason. Many monthly heartworm and flea products also treat common worms, which keeps adult pets covered. Pets who hunt, eat outdoor finds, have fleas, or visit dog parks and daycares are at higher risk. A yearly fecal exam at Petfolk Fishers shows whether more treatment is needed.

Store dewormers miss a lot

Store dewormers often treat only one or two kinds of worms, and the dose has to match your pet's weight. Giardia and coccidia, two common gut parasites, are not worms at all and need different medicine. A stool test and a vet's pick of medicine fix the right problem the first time.

Stopping the cycle at home

1. Pick up poop in the yard every day.

2. Scoop litter boxes daily.

3. Keep fleas under control, since fleas spread tapeworms.

4. Keep pets on monthly prevention all year.

5. Wash hands after yard work and before eating.

Easy dosing, gentle handling

Most dewormers at Petfolk Fishers are a liquid, a chew or a tablet given in the room. Fear Free and gentle handling are standard at every Petfolk clinic, so the team uses treats and a calm hold, and can show you how to give follow-up doses at home. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

What does deworming cost?

Cost depends on your pet's weight and the medicine. A wellness exam at Petfolk Fishers starts at $99, and PetfolkCare, a yearly membership that starts at $199, includes wellness exams. Medicine can go home from the on-site pharmacy.

When worms make a pet very sick

A puppy or kitten with lots of worms can become weak and pale, and a large ball of roundworms can block the gut. If your young pet is limp, cold or keeps vomiting, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center at 7712 Crosspoint Commons in Fishers. To check for worms first, see fecal exams at Petfolk Fishers.

Deworming at our Fishers clinic

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is at 8711 E 106th St, Suite 160, Fishers, IN 46037, just off E 106th St near I-69.

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