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 I give my puppy Dewormer?
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.
How often should I give my dog dewormer?
It is recommend to deworm your dogs once monthly. Most dewormers for dogs are very safe and do not have much impact on the system other than to do their job and make sure the dog doesn't have worms.
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.
Can I deworm my puppy every week?
Typically you do not need to de-worm a puppy that frequently. Most de-wormers that work against the "typical" intestinal parasites should be given to puppies at 2 - 3 week intervals, ideally starting at 2 weeks of age and continuing for at least 5 - 6 doses.
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