They should be wormed every two weeks until twelve weeks of age, then monthly until six months of age.After six months all dogs need to be wormed every three months for effective protection. Learn more about worms and your dog.
Do all dogs need to be dewormed?
Every time you give a deworming pill you get rid of any adult worms that are living in the intestines. If there is a large number, you may see them pass in the stool (they look like a pile of spaghetti). Currently, we recommend monthly deworming for all dogs in the summer months.
What happens if I don't deworm my dog?
Weakness – this can also be a sign of other problems, as well as a sign of a large worm infestation. Weight loss – again, this can be a sign of a multitude of different problems, but also a sign of a large worm infestation. Worms steal nutrition from the host, which can lead to weight loss in your pet.
Should dogs be given dewormed on a regular basis?
These guidelines recommend that if regular deworming is used, animals should be treated at least 4 times a year, with no more than 3 months between each treatment. This is based on some research indicating that dropping treatment to 3-4 times per year had no effect on parasite levels.
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