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What Causes Worms in Dogs

There are a variety of worms that cause illness in your dogs such as: heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms.  What causes worms in dogs?
Let’s take a closer look.
Hookworms are predominately found in dog feces.  If your dog eats these feces they can develop this condition.  Look for the following signs: loose stool or blood in the stool, the dog seems bloated, gas, has an unusual appetite, and his coat seems to be on the dull side.
Roundworms come from dogs ingesting the egg of the roundworm.  In puppies, they may …