It is not too late for parasite control. Given his age and history of no dewormer it is recommended to take a fresh stool sample to your veterinarian. They will evaluate for what specific types of internal parasites he may have and get him started at least on a general dewormer.
What happens if you forgot to worm your dog?
If left untreated, worms can damage your dog's internal organs and lead to loss of consciousness and death. If you suspect that your dog has worms, take it to your nearest veterinary office.
Can I deworm my dog anytime?
As a matter of fact, puppies and young dogs should be dewormed when they reach their 21-30 days of age. This means they should be dewormed at least once every month until they're three months old. After that, they can be dewormed once in every two months until they are 6 months old.
How long can a dog go without being dewormed?
Ongoing worm prevention for puppies and adult dogs 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.
What's the best time to give your dog a dewormer?
In most cases, worming treatment is best given after a meal and when they're hydrated so it helps minimise the feeling of sickness.
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