Worms are only part of the parasite picture, however, as many non-worm parasites exist as well.
Common parasites include organisms such as fleas, flies, ticks, lice and mites as well as worms and other intestinal parasites. All parasites of concern can result in damage to a puppy's health. Some can be transferred from the puppy to other household animals including cats and humans. No puppy that is parasitized is considered healthy. Listed below are the common parasites of puppies.