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Can you worm a dog with pups?

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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. It will take more than one dose. The first round kills the worms that are there at the time.


Can you worm a dog that is nursing puppies?

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.

Will it hurt to worm a pregnant dog?

Most veterinarians don't recommend worming dogs that are pregnant because it can hurt the puppies inside of them, but some products are okay for pregnant dogs.

Can my puppy passed worms to my other dog?

“Worms can be picked up from your dog's stool and contaminated soil. They can infect other dogs, and in some cases, people can contract certain types of worms. That's one reason it's important that you always carefully clean up your dog's stool.”

Is there a safe dewormer for pregnant dogs?

SAFE-GUARD Canine Dewormer is safe even for puppies and pregnant dogs and has no known drug interactions.

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