The first of these is Round Worms (AKA nematodes). These little fella’s are tapers at both ends, narrow and smooth. They are extremely hard to spot, if not impossible with the naked eye. Your local vet would need to use a microscope to find them in the stool.

This type of worm also has some other rather nice names such as hook-worms, whip-worms and lungworms.

The second type of worms are called Tap Worms (AKA cestodes). These horrible little things actually have a "head" and are segmented.

These are generally caught by eating fleas or rodents. Your dog would do well to avoid things like mice, squirrels, rats for lunch.

Lastly, Flat Worms (AKA flukes or trematodes). As the name suggests they are flat in appearance. These worms will attach themselves to your dog's intestines, liver or lungs.

Fact: Ring worms have not been included in the list above because they are not worms at all, the infected area looks like a worm, but it is not.

Once the dog has become an adult then activities such as biting fleas, ticks or even eating feces from other infected dogs will do the trick! None of us like to picture our dogs doing such a thing but unfortunately this is pretty normal stuff.