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Prevention of Toxocariasis

Prevention is much better than cure. Many puppies are infested before birth and require de-worming with anti-worm medicine. This is given at two, three, four and eight weeks after birth and then twice more between three and six months. Thereafter, one further dose is desirable. Pregnant bitches should also be repeatedly treated with the same drug.

As the eggs can survive for years in soil, all dog faeces should be collected and destroyed. It has been proposed that special dog exercise areas should be set aside in parks, from which children would be excluded. Both parents and children should be aware of the dangers associated with puppies.

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