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How often can I give my Dog anthelmintic treatment for hookworms?

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Created: 2022-03-10 08:00:17

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How often should I treat my dog for hookworms?

There are several effective drugs, called anthelmintics, which will eliminate hookworms. Most are given orally and have few, if any, side effects. However, these drugs only kill the adult hookworms. "It is necessary to treat an infected dog again in about two to four weeks to kill newly developed adult worms..."

Can I worm my dog twice in one week?

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.

Can I worm my dog twice in one month?

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.

How long does it take for medicine to kill hookworms in dogs?

Recovery of Hookworms in Dogs If caught early, it usually takes around 3-5 days for symptoms to resolve following medication, and a few weeks to completely eliminate the worms.

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