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How often do you deworm a puppy that has worms?

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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.


Can you deworm a puppy 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 long does it take to get rid of worms in dogs?

It takes approximately four weeks for roundworms to be treated with dewormer. The infective larvae and eggs can survive in your dog for a long time time and are particularly resistant to changes in conditions in the body.

How long after you deworming a puppy are the worms gone?

Puppies will typically poop worms for 2-3 days after they have been dewormed. However, you may still find some worms in your puppy's excrement up to a week after deworming. This is completely normal and should not alarm you. Worms are a common problem for dogs at any stage of life.

How many times should I deworm my puppy?

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.

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