Deworming in Nichols Hills, OK, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is a vet in Nichols Hills, OK, that deworms dogs and cats of every age. Puppies and kittens are usually dewormed every 2 to 3 weeks during their first visits, because many are born with roundworms or pick them up from their mother's milk.

Adult pets are dewormed when a stool test finds worms, and many monthly preventives keep common worms in check.

Call (405) 251-8816, book online, or walk in for deworming.

Why do puppies and kittens need deworming so often?

Roundworms and hookworms pass from mother to young before birth or through nursing. A single dose kills the adult worms in the gut but not the larvae still moving through the body. Repeating the dose every few weeks catches each new batch as it matures.

Across Petfolk, kittens are the most likely to be dewormed at a wellness visit: 21% of kitten visits include deworming, compared with 14% of puppy visits (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

Which dewormer does my pet need?

There isn't one dewormer for every worm. The vet at Petfolk Nichols Hills picks a product based on:

• What's found. A stool test shows roundworms, hookworms, whipworms or parasites like Giardia, which need different medicines.

• Your pet's weight. Dosing by weight keeps treatment safe and effective.

• Tapeworm signs. Small rice-like segments near the tail point to tapeworms, which usually come from swallowing fleas.

• Other prevention. Many heartworm preventives also treat some intestinal worms.

Over-the-counter dewormers often miss some worms. A pet fecal exam in Nichols Hills helps pick the right one.

I took in a stray. Does it need deworming?

Almost always. Stray cats and dogs often carry roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and fleas. If you've been caring for a backyard stray, you're not alone. One Petfolk Nichols Hills pet parent wrote:

Brought in an injured stray cat that I have been feeding and playing with since April..

Elaine D., Google review

Bring a new stray to Petfolk Nichols Hills before it meets your other pets. The vet can deworm it, start flea treatment, check for a microchip and talk about vaccines.

What to expect after deworming

Most pets have no side effects. A few have a soft stool or a little vomiting for a day. You may see dead worms in the stool, which is normal. Call (405) 251-8816 if diarrhea lasts more than a day or two.

Fear Free handling is standard at Petfolk. At Petfolk Nichols Hills, many dewormers come as a liquid or a chew, and the team uses treats to make it easy.

What does deworming cost?

The price depends on your pet's weight and the medicine. Deworming is often done during a wellness exam, which starts at $99 at Petfolk Nichols Hills. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Keeping worms from coming back

Pick up stool in the yard at least once a week. Keep pets on flea prevention to block tapeworms. Wash hands after cleanup, and keep children's sandboxes covered.

Dogs who eat stool, hunt mice or snack on dead birds get reinfected more often, so tell the vet about those habits. Cats who hunt in the yard may need a tapeworm dose more than once a year. A yearly stool test at Petfolk Nichols Hills shows whether your plan is working, and the vet can change it if worms keep showing up.

A young pet who seems very weak

Heavy worm loads can make a puppy or kitten weak, pale and bloated. If your young pet is limp, cold or not eating, go to a 24-hour hospital such as VEG Oklahoma City on Pawnee Dr off N Western Ave.

On NW 63rd St

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is at 1125 NW 63rd St Suite 1125 C, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, near Nichols Hills Plaza, with parking on site.

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