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 worm puppies too much?
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.
Should I deworm my puppy every 2 weeks?
For this reason, puppies should be dewormed early in their life, most often at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks of age. Once your puppy reaches 12 weeks, you can continue to treat your puppy every three months for life with an effective all wormer.
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