Deworming in Kennesaw, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Kennesaw is a veterinarian in Kennesaw, GA, that deworms dogs and cats of every age. Puppies and kittens are dewormed several times in their first months, because many are born with worms or pick them up from their mother's milk. Adult pets are dewormed when a test finds worms, or kept protected by a monthly product.

The right dewormer depends on the worm. A dose from the pet store may not touch the parasite your pet has.

Call (770) 404-8937 or book online to set up deworming.

Do puppies and kittens need to be dewormed?

Yes. Roundworms and hookworms are very common in young pets, even ones from good homes. The vet usually deworms at each visit during the vaccine series, every few weeks, until the course is done. Across Petfolk, kittens are the age group most likely to get a dewormer at a wellness visit: about 21% of kitten visits versus 14% of puppy visits (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

Bring any records from the breeder, shelter or rescue. They often list a first dose already given, which helps the vet plan the rest. See puppy vaccines in Kennesaw and kitten vaccines in Kennesaw for the full first-year plan.

How often should an adult dog or cat be dewormed?

It depends on your pet's life. Many monthly heartworm products also kill some intestinal worms. For pets on one of those, a yearly fecal test is often enough to confirm the plan is working. Pets that hunt, eat stool, swim in ponds, or visit dog parks often may need more.

The vet sets a schedule based on test results and your pet's routine, not a fixed calendar. See fecal exams and parasite screening in Kennesaw.

What should I expect after deworming?

Most pets have no side effects. A few have mild loose stool or a small upset stomach for a day. You may see dead worms in the stool for a day or two, which means the medicine is working. Pick up the yard right away, so the eggs don't spread.

If your pet throws up within an hour of the dose, call the clinic. The vet may want to repeat it.

A gentle first visit

For a new puppy or kitten, the first vet visit sets the tone for years. The team uses Fear Free handling: soft surfaces, treats and a slow pace. Most dewormers are a liquid or a small chew, so the dose itself is quick.

Before any procedures were performed, I was given a clear estimate of the charges, so there were no surprises.

Dawn C., Google review

Worms that pass to people

Roundworms and hookworms can infect people, most often children who play in soil or sandboxes. Simple habits help:

• Pick up after your dog every day, at home and on walks.

• Wash hands after yard work and after cleaning the litter box.

• Cover sandboxes when not in use.

• Keep up flea control, since fleas spread tapeworms.

The Frank Boone Dog Park and the trailheads at Kennesaw Mountain both put out free bags for dog waste. Using them every time keeps worm eggs off the ground for the next dog.

Deworming estimates

The cost depends on your pet's weight and the medicine. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. A wellness exam at Petfolk Kennesaw starts at $99, and PetfolkCare members get discounts on routine care.

A very sick young pet

Puppies and kittens with a heavy worm load can become weak, with pale gums, a swollen belly or bloody stool. They can go downhill fast. If your pet is that sick and the clinic can't see them right away, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as VEG at 1290 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.

Book deworming

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Kennesaw is at 1155 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Suite 204, Kennesaw, GA 30144, with free parking. Call (770) 404-8937 or book online.

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