Common worms are readily controllable with a routine worming treatment for puppies. 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.
Can you deworm your dog too often?
Yes, you can worm your dog too often! And it has no obvious benefit. In fact, over-worming your dog can actually backfire, and make your dog build up a tolerance – you most certainly don't want that.
How often can I deworm my dog?
It is recommend to deworm your dogs once monthly. Most dewormers for dogs are very safe and do not have much impact on the system other than to do their job and make sure the dog doesn't have worms.
Can I deworm my dog twice?
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.
How soon can I deworm my dog again?
The reason is that oral anti-parasitics remain inside your dog's body only for a few hours, so it is necessary to administer a second dose at least every two weeks to better eliminate internal parasites.
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