Question by ? ? ? Pit Bull Lover ? ? ?: Are heart worms the same as roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms in dogs?
i want to know if i can get a worm prevention that prevents roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms and if those are the same as heart worms.
Best answer:
Answer by .heather. Heartworms are literally worms that live in your dogs heart. They aren’t the same and you’ll need a specific heartworm prevention and also the dog will need to be tested.
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