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Is it okay to deworm a puppy every week?

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Puppies should be wormed every two weeks until twelve weeks of age, then monthly until six months of age.


Can you deworm a dog every week?

These guidelines recommend that if regular deworming is used, animals should be treated at least 4 times a year, with no more than 3 months between each treatment. This is based on some research indicating that dropping treatment to 3-4 times per year had no effect on parasite levels.

Can I deworm my puppy 2 weeks in a row?

Before you pick them up from your breeder or rescue center, your puppy should be wormed by them every week from two/three weeks until they are twelve weeks old.

Can I deworm my puppy twice in one week?

Yes she sure can. It can take up to 1 week to rid the first round of worms in her system. Then as the worms in her system go through their 2 week life cycle (from baby worms to adult worms that you see in the poop) they should be treated again as a re-emergence of worms is seen.

How often should you worm a puppy?

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.

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