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 you deworm a puppy too often?
We advise regular worming of puppies from birth to 6 months of age. Puppies 6 months of age and adult dogs are advised to be routinely wormed three to four times a year. It is safest to discuss which wormer to use with your vet to ensure it is safe for your dog, its life stage and that the correct dose is given.
Can you worm a dog once a week?
As a rule, they should be wormed every 2 weeks until they are 12 weeks old, then once monthly until they are 6 months old and then at least every three months for life after that.
Can I deworm puppy twice in a week?
Most de-wormers that work against the "typical" intestinal parasites should be given to puppies at 2 - 3 week intervals, ideally starting at 2 weeks of age and continuing for at least 5 - 6 doses.
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.
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