Most treatments get to work rapidly, killing intestinal worms starting from around 2 to 6 hours after administering the de-wormer.
How long does it take for parasite meds to work?
This is why you may need to take another dose 2 weeks later to help prevent reinfection. The medicine should start to work straight away but it may take several days to kill all the worms. It is important that you take the medicine as a pharmacist or doctor tells you.
How long is treatment for parasites in dogs?
Dogs are treated with deworming medications, usually administered twice – to catch the adult worms and then two-to-four weeks later to catch those that are newly developed.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
How long does it take to get rid of a parasite infection?Can puppy worms go away on their own?