HEALTH INSIGHTS

Roundworm Safety

March 21, 2017

Roundworm Safety

To keep your family and pets safe from roundworms and hookworms, follow these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Have your puppy or kitten dewormed; keep your pet on a medication program to keep it from getting worms; keep play areas, lawn and garden free of animal waste by bagging and disposing of feces and covering sandboxes when not in use.

Updated:  

March 21, 2017

Sources:  

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Reviewed By:  

Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN,Lambert, J.G. M.D.