Deworming in Noblesville, IN, From Your Local Vet

The right dewormer for the worm your pet has, with puppy and kitten schedules built in.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Noblesville is a vet in Noblesville, IN, that deworms puppies, kittens and adult pets. Deworming means giving a medicine that kills intestinal worms, such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Each dewormer works on certain worms, so the vet chooses one based on your pet's age, history and test results.

Puppies and kittens are dewormed on a schedule, since most pick up worms from their mother.

Call (463) 217-5944, book online or walk in for deworming.

How often should puppies and kittens be dewormed?

At Petfolk Noblesville, young pets usually get a dewormer:

Every 2 to 3 weeks starting at 2 to 3 weeks old for puppies and kittens from a breeder or shelter that started early.
At each vaccine visit until about 12 to 16 weeks old, for pets who come to us later.
Monthly after that, through a heartworm or parasite preventive that also treats common worms.

Across Petfolk, kittens are the most likely young pets to get a dewormer at a wellness visit, about 21% of kitten visits compared with 14% of puppy visits (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Rescued and stray kittens often arrive with a heavy load.

What worms do pets in Indiana get?

At Petfolk Noblesville, the common ones are:

Roundworms. Look like spaghetti in stool or vomit. Very common in young pets.
Hookworms. Small blood-feeding worms that can cause anemia and dark stools.
Whipworms. Mostly a dog problem; eggs survive in soil for years.
Tapeworms. Rice-like segments on fur or bedding. Pets get them by swallowing fleas or hunting mice and rabbits.

Indoor cats who hunt bugs or mice and dogs who roll and dig at the edges of Finch Creek Park or along Noblesville trails can pick up eggs from soil or prey.

Does my adult pet need routine deworming?

For most adults at Petfolk Noblesville, the monthly heartworm or combination preventive already treats roundworms and hookworms, so a separate dewormer is not needed. A fecal exam once or twice a year checks for anything the monthly dose does not cover. Your pet may need an extra dewormer if:

the fecal test finds eggs or giardia;
you see worms or rice-like segments;
your pet has fleas, which spread tapeworms;
your cat hunts outdoors;
your dog eats stool or digs a lot.

The vet will also ask whether children live in the home, since some worms can spread to people.

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What to expect after a dose

Most dewormers are a flavored chew or liquid, given in seconds with Fear Free handling. After a dose:

You may see dead worms in stool for a day or two. That is normal.
Mild soft stool can happen.
Pick up stool right away, so eggs do not stay in the yard.
Wash hands after cleaning up, and bag stool from walks.
Wash bedding if you saw tapeworm segments.

A second dose is often needed 2 to 3 weeks later to catch worms that hatched after the first.

Deworming costs

Deworming is usually given at a wellness exam, which starts at $99 at Petfolk Noblesville, or is included with PetfolkCare, which starts at $199 a year. Medicine is priced by weight. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

When worms make a pet sick

A very young pet with worms can get weak fast. Call Petfolk Noblesville at (463) 217-5944 for a puppy or kitten with a bloated belly, pale gums, or diarrhea. For a young pet who is limp, cold or not drinking, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as MedVet Indianapolis on Mayflower Park Dr in Carmel.