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How often should I Deworm my Dog for lungworm?

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Lungworm requires special monthly medication to both treat and prevent infection, unlike regular dog wormers, which are often given every three months. Ask your vet to recommend a regular lungworm preventative alongside your usual anti-parasite prevention treatments.


How often do dogs have lungworm tablets?

It's important to note that preventative lungworm tablets and spot-ons for dogs must be given monthly and can only be prescribed by your vet. Worming every three months (which is often advised for other parasites, such as roundworm and tapeworm) will not be effective at preventing this parasite.

How long does it take to get rid of lungworm in dogs?

At times, surgery may be needed in order to remove nodules. An infection caught early can be treated with medication alone; however, it must be noted that the treatment is extensive, with the prescription being given four (4) times minimum, one week apart. Treatment may be to be repeated, or continued for two months.

What wormer kills lungworm in dogs?

The most commonly used treatment is a spot-on medication containing two drugs called moxidectin and imidacloprid that kill the worms at all stages of development.

Do worming tablets stop lungworm?

How can I stop it? Thankfully, although you can't stop your dog being exposed to lungworms, there are lots of options for preventing an infestation developing. Regular worming treatments. Worming treatments usually come in the form of tablets or spot-ons, and may manage a range of parasites including lungworms.

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