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Can I worm my dog while she's nursing?

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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.


Can puppies get worms from nursing?

Worming puppies In young puppies, worming is essential from 2 weeks of age. As mentioned, the pups may have been infected in the uterus (before birth) and will soon ingest worms in the mother's milk and from the mother's faeces if the mother is carrying an infestation also.

Can a mother dog pass worms to her puppies?

A new puppy may come to your home already infected with a parasite. A mother dog can pass roundworms on to her puppies. This means your pup's parasitic infection started before birth. Due to this mode of transmission, newborn puppies should have a vet checkup and possibly a deworming treatment.

How do I know if my nursing dog has worms?

Some of the most common symptoms of worms in dogs are:1Weight loss accompanied by a marked increase or decrease in appetite.2Distended abdomen, or 'pot-bellied' appearance.3Lethargy.4Vomiting.5Diarrhea/chronic soft stools.6Chronic coughing.7Dulling of coat and/or hair loss accompanied by skin irritation/inflammation.

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