The majority of veterinarian-approved dewormers, or wormers, are safe to use on a nursing mama dog. Deworming her and her babies is the right thing to do, especially if she hasn't been getting or has missed monthly parasite prevention doses.
When should you deworm a nursing dog?
Pregnant and nursing mothers should also be treated at; time of mating, before birth of puppies, every two (2) weeks while lactating, and then every 3 months. Heavy worm infestation in puppies should be repeated 10 days after an initial dose is administered.
What Wormer is safe for nursing dogs?
We use two different deworming medications: Pyrantel and Panacur. Pyrantel is safe to use on puppies under 6 weeks of age and nursing dams.
When can I deworm my puppies after birth?
A puppy should be wormed as early as two weeks of age. By the time a puppy is old enough to go to a new, forever home (ideally 8 weeks of age, after weaning) it's vital to maintain a deworming program to ensure your pet stays healthy and comfortable.
Can puppies get worms from mother milk?
A: Not all puppies, but it is very common for puppies to have roundworms or hookworms, either passed in utero or through a mothers' milk. Because worm infection is so common, we normally deworm puppies just to be safe.
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