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Can I worm my dog weekly?

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Once you have your puppy at home, you will most likely be given a wormer by your Veterinarian. After worming them weekly until twelve weeks, you should worm every month until they are 6 months old, and then after that every 3 -6 months.


Can I give my dog dewormer every week?

Ongoing worm prevention for puppies and adult dogs Puppies should be wormed every two weeks until twelve weeks of age, then monthly until six months of age.

Can I worm my dog every 2 weeks?

Yes she sure can. It can take up to 1 week to rid the first round of worms in her system. Then as the worms in her system go through their 2 week life cycle (from baby worms to adult worms that you see in the poop) they should be treated again as a re-emergence of worms is seen.

How often is it safe to worm my dog?

How often should I treat my dog for worms? At least every three months. Depending on your pet's lifestyle, more regular worming may need to be undertaken and it is recommended this be discussed with your vet if you are concerned.

Can a dog overdose on worming tablets?

Toxicity can occur if a dog is given an excessive dose of the medication (10 to 20 times the recommended dose). Additionally, certain dogs are genetically hypersensitive to the medication. In these dogs, ivermectin can pass directly to the brain and be toxic or even lethal.

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