04/07/2025
Deworm your animals regularly
Some Stories Break Our Hearts — Why Deworming Matters More Than You Think 💔🐾
This week, during our Outreach in Tembisa, Tommy, our Field Officer, met a young pup in desperate need of help. His family, loving but without the means to afford veterinary care, had no choice but to surrender him to us. We carried him to our trusted vet at Harmelia Animal Clinic, hoping for a miracle.
The tests were clear: no Parvovirus, no Distemper — but something just as dangerous was lurking. Severe worms, including Hookworm, had taken hold of this fragile little life. Despite treatment and all our hopes, the pup crossed the rainbow bridge.
His story breaks our hearts — and it’s a painful reminder of why deworming isn’t just a routine—it can be a lifesaver.
Why Deworming is So Important for Your Pets:
Internal parasites like worms feed on your pet’s blood and nutrients, silently draining their strength and health.
Common worms include:
●Hookworms
●Roundworms
●Tapeworms
●Whipworms
They can cause painful symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, and severe dehydration. In young animals, worms can quickly become life-threatening.
How Pets Get Worms:
Worm eggs and larvae live in soil, faeces, and sometimes in fleas or prey animals.
Your pet can pick them up by:
●Walking or sniffing contaminated areas
●Eating infected rodents, raw food or infected f***l matter from birds
●Flea bites (which can transmit tapeworms)
●From their mother during pregnancy or nursing
How Often Should You Deworm?
Because worms are everywhere, regular deworming is essential:
●Puppies & kittens: Every 2-3 weeks from 2 weeks old until 12 weeks, then monthly until 6 months (upon vets guidance)
●Adult dogs & cats: Every 3-6 months or as advised by your vet
●Pregnant or nursing pets: Before birth and afterward to protect their babies (to be advised on by a vet)
Prevention Saves Lives
The loss of this sweet pup was heartbreaking and, most of all, avoidable. Regular deworming is one of the simplest, most affordable ways to protect your beloved pets from suffering and premature death.
Please don’t wait for symptoms — by then, it may already be too late.
Show your pets love by keeping up with their deworming schedule. It’s a small step that makes a world of difference.
If you need advice or help, reach out to your local vet or animal welfare group, or SPCA.
Let’s honor this little pup by spreading the word — deworming saves lives. ❤️🐾
