Is it possible someone can answer my original question though? Regarding confinment from my kids until fecal test and vaccines? We got him Friday, and we are scheduled for tues or wens to do first shots and fecal test.

Izzy... first thing is Kathy gave some wise advice about taking the product you gave the pup to your vet... which BTW should be done as soon as possible.

As to your original question... remember what we are dealing with here. Worms are intestinal parasites passed from the mother to the pup and some types of these parasites are microscopic so your evaluation and examination of his stool may not show anything to you. The stool would have to be examined under a microscope by your vet. SOME but not all of these parasites CAN be transmitted to young children especially roundworms due to the fact that the immune system of young children aren't fully developed yet. Your kids wouldn't even have to in contact with your pup to possibly pick up one of these parasites as they could be playing in the yard where the dog has pooped which is why it's extememly important to pick up after the pup. It is also a reason that your pup SHOULD NOT be in any area where other dogs have been until he has been dewormed and vaccinated as he can pick up these parasites from the others dogs excrements. The bottom line is to get your pup to your vet as soon as you possibly can. Good Luck!
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