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How often should I worm my puppy UK?

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Puppies. Your puppy will need a special worming treatment suited to your puppy's age and weight. They should have their first treatment at three weeks old and after that, they should be wormed every two weeks until they are 16 weeks old.


How often do puppies need worming 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.

How often do I need to worm my puppy?

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 worm a dog UK?

At least every three months. Depending on your pet's lifestyle, more regular worming may need to be undertaken and it is recommended this be discussed with your vet if you are concerned.

Can you worm a puppy too much?

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.

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