Deworming in Holly Springs, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Holly Springs is a vet in Holly Springs, NC, that deworms dogs and cats of all ages. Puppies and kittens are dewormed every two weeks in their early months, and adult pets are treated when a stool test finds worms or when their risk is high.

Different worms need different medicine. That's why the vet chooses the product instead of a one-size-fits-all pill.

Call (919) 591-0887 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

When should puppies and kittens be dewormed?

Most puppies and kittens are born with worms or pick them up from their mother's milk. At Petfolk Holly Springs, young pets usually follow a plan like this:

1. Deworm at about 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks old.

2. Continue at each vaccine visit until about 3 months.

3. Switch to a monthly preventive that also covers some intestinal worms.

4. Check a stool sample along the way to make sure the worms are gone.

If you adopted your puppy or kitten from a shelter, rescue or breeder, bring their records and the name of any dewormer they were given. The vet will pick up from where they left off.

Do adult pets need deworming?

Adult dogs and cats at Petfolk Holly Springs are dewormed when a stool test finds worms, or more often if their lifestyle puts them at higher risk. Higher-risk pets include:

• Dogs who go to daycare, boarding or the dog park.

• Cats who hunt mice, birds or lizards.

• Pets who live with young children or with people who have weak immune systems.

• Pets with fleas, since swallowing a flea can pass on tapeworms.

Many monthly heartworm preventives also treat roundworms and hookworms, which keeps adults covered between tests.

A new pet joining the home is a good time to check everyone. If a new puppy or kitten has worms, the vet may suggest a stool test for the other pets too, since they share the same yard, litter boxes and water bowls.

What signs mean my pet has worms?

Some pets show no signs at all. Others have:

• Diarrhea, sometimes with mucus or blood.

• Vomiting, sometimes with worms in it.

• A pot-bellied look, mostly in puppies and kittens.

• Weight loss or poor growth.

• A dull coat.

• Scooting, or white rice-like bits near the tail.

If you notice any of these, bring a stool sample to Petfolk Holly Springs so the vet can see exactly which worm it is.

Keeping worms from coming back

Worm eggs can last in the soil for a long time. A few habits help:

• Pick up after your dog right away at home and in public. The Town of Holly Springs requires it on public property and other people's land.

• Keep flea prevention up to date to stop tapeworms.

• Wash hands after cleanup and yard work.

• Keep your pet on a monthly preventive all year.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, so even pill time at the clinic is calm, with treats and a gentle pace.

Everyone was so nice and warm and explained everything in depth.

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What does deworming cost in Holly Springs?

The cost of deworming at Petfolk Holly Springs depends on your pet's weight and which worms need to be treated. Deworming is usually done at an exam. 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.

Read more about fecal exams in Holly Springs and puppy vaccines in Holly Springs.

If a young pet gets very sick

A puppy or kitten with a heavy worm load can become weak and pale. If your young pet is very weak, has pale gums or won't stand, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital. For milder signs, Petfolk Holly Springs offers same-day visits.

Bring your pet in

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Holly Springs is at 105 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540, with free parking. Call (919) 591-0887, book online or walk in.

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