Definition:
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Roundworms are intestinal parasites that can be passed to and from any warm-blooded animal.
The most common internal parasite, roundworms are especially prevalent in puppies. Puppies are infested in utero, through transplacental transfer from a roundworm infested mother. A slender, spaghetti-noodle shaped worm can be found in the stools of a dog that is heavily infested, or a fecal exam by a veterinarian will reveal roundworm eggs.
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Vomiting
Coughing
Diarrhea
Bloated belly
Bloody or mucus-laden stool
Loss of appetite
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Medicated therapy available from your veterinarian.
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Roundworm can be passed ingesting the feces from an infected animal, through mother's milk to puppies, or eating infected rodents.