Young puppies may be born with worms, and are still developing their immune system. For this reason, puppies should be dewormed early in their life, most often at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks of age.
Can you deworm a puppy at 5 weeks?
Because worms are so common in puppies, vets recommend de-worming them for the first time when they're 2 to 3 weeks old. Worms can pass from mother to baby before birth or soon after, through their milk.
How do I know if my 5 week old puppy has worms?
The first signs of puppy worms is that they don't gain weight or grow as they should. Their coat could be dull and they don't have the energy you would expect. Later they could lose their appetite, vomit, and have diarrhea – even blood in their poop. An extended belly is usually a sign of a severe worm infestation.
When should you first worm a puppy?
Worming the puppies: Pups should be wormed for the first time at 2 weeks of age, then at 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks old (fortnightly until 12 weeks of age). After this they can be wormed monthly until they are 12 months old.
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