Puppies should be wormed every two weeks until twelve weeks of age, then monthly until six months of age. Once they have reached six months of age, a puppy can transfer onto an 'adult' worming schedule. All adult dogs need to be wormed every three months for effective protection.
How often do you deworm a puppy?
1. Puppies and Kittens need to be dewormed more often: It is recommended that your puppy or kitten is dewormed every 2 weeks until they reach 3 months of age. Puppies and kittens are usually born with parasites passed on from mom (even if mom is dewormed) before they are born.
Can you deworm a puppy too often?
Be aware: You can worm 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 should you worm a puppy UK?
Puppies should be wormed at five, eight and twelve weeks old, and then at least every three months for the rest of their lives to ensure they don't pick up worms. For me, the best way to treat worms is by using a veterinary prescribed prescription-only product.
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