Worms found in the stool of Gigi, who is my seven-year-old Spaniel. She is being de-wormed regularly. Please advise me what to do.

Successful control of intestinal parasites includes specific treatment and avoiding source of infections. For example, fleas are capable of transmitting tapeworms. Dogs can be infected with round worms, tape worms, whip worms or giardiasis, etc. Some require treatment every 2-3 weeks until negative faecal test to break lifecycle and completely control intestinal parasites. Some of the parasites need 5-7 days course of medications. Therefore it is suggested to get faecal test to identify the parasite for specific therapy and control.

Question by – Anjali Sharma, Gurgaon