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How often should I Deworm my dog if she is nursing?

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Created: 2022-03-09 01:57:12

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Pregnant bitches should be wormed in the last third of their pregnancy (always follow product instructions carefully) and nursing bitches should be wormed when her puppies are two weeks old and again every fortnight until the pups are 12 weeks old.


Is it safe to deworm a nursing dog?

The majority of veterinarian-approved dewormers, or wormers, are safe to use on a nursing mama dog. Deworming her and her babies is the right thing to do, especially if she hasn't been getting or has missed monthly parasite prevention doses.

How often should I worm my lactating dog?

Pregnant and nursing mothers should also be treated at; time of mating, before birth of puppies, every two (2) weeks while lactating, and then every 3 months. Heavy worm infestation in puppies should be repeated 10 days after an initial dose is administered.

What Dewormer is safe for nursing dogs?

We use two different deworming medications: Pyrantel and Panacur. Pyrantel is safe to use on puppies under 6 weeks of age and nursing dams.

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