It is highly unfortunate but there is no denying that worms in dogs are a fact of canine life.
They are to be expected.
Worms are normally passed from dog to dog via feces, although this is not always the case, so the very fact that dogs are scavengers who'll sniff about looking for food anywhere makes them very susceptible to infestation.
In the UK, the main types of worms in dogs we should be looking out for are tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.
Each of the three infests the dog in different ways and although they are not initially life threatening they do have an effect on the dog's overall health and well being and therefore should be treated regularly.
Roundworms are the most common type of the worms in dogs UK pets regularly experience.
They also have the potential to cause serious harm to human health, so don't make the mistake of assuming they aren't serious and failing to treat them.
So prevalent are roundworms that it is fair to assume that all puppies have them.
They look a little like spaghetti and live in the intestine feeding on the partially digested contents.
Although in puppies a severe infestation can result in death from intestinal blockage, more commonly affected pets will suffer with diarrhea, vomiting and generally appearing under the weather.
Roundworms are treated using standard worming products which are available from vets and pet shops.
All puppies should be treated from a young age.
Worming products are usually given in varying doses depending on the age, size and weight of a dog, so it is important to check dosages.