| You checked the classified adds, read everything you | | | | roundworms. |
| could find on pitbulls and found the perfect pitbull | | | | Another parasite that you should be worried about is |
| breeder with the perfect little pitbull puppies. Now | | | | heartworms. Heartworm prevention is very important |
| what? | | | | and should be started before your pitbull puppy |
| The first thing that you should do after you have | | | | reaches six months of age. Heartworms is very easy |
| picked out your new pitbull puppy and brought him | | | | to prevent all you have to do is give your puppy a |
| home is call your local veterinarian and schedule an | | | | once monthly pill that is prescribed by your |
| appointment. Taking your new puppy to your local | | | | veterinarian and that is it. This pill will in most cases |
| veterinarian for a physical exam is extremely | | | | also treat common gastrointestinal parasites as well. |
| important in keeping your new puppy in perfect | | | | Another common parasite problem is fleas. Talk to |
| health. Your veterinarian will also be able to get your | | | | you veterinarian about this as well, he will be able to |
| new puppies vaccinations started at this time. | | | | help you find the best treatment for your puppy. |
| Pitbull puppies like all puppies need vaccines every | | | | Ticks can also be a problem if your puppy is outside |
| three to four weeks until they are 16 to 20 weeks | | | | a lot. Always use veterinarian approved tick control |
| old. Older puppies should have two sets of shots | | | | products. This will guarantee that you are not using a |
| spaced three to four weeks apart for protection. It | | | | product that might be dangerous to your puppies |
| is also during this time that your pitbull puppy can be | | | | health. The control and prevention of ticks is very |
| checked for worms and be treated accordingly. | | | | important. Ticks spread disease, so removing ticks as |
| It is generally thought that most puppies get worms | | | | soon as you can will reduce the risk of you puppy |
| from their mothers. It is very common for parasites | | | | getting sick. |
| like the roundworm to be transmitted through the | | | | These are just a few things to think about when |
| mothers placenta, or through her milk while the | | | | you bring home your new pitbull puppy. A simple |
| puppy is feeding. Puppies can also ingest these | | | | veterinary check up will be well worth your money |
| different parasites from other various food sources. | | | | and it will help keep your pitbull puppy healthy for |
| It is believed that almost all puppies are born with | | | | years to come. |