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Should I deworm my 6 month old puppy?

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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.


Should I deworm my dog every 6 months?

Once you have your puppy at home, you will most likely be given a wormer by your Veterinarian. After worming them weekly until twelve weeks, you should worm every month until they are 6 months old, and then after that every 3 -6 months.

Is it too late to deworm my dog?

It is recommended that you worm your dog once every 3 months, however puppies will require more frequent treatment until they are six months old. Dogs will not always show symptoms of having worms so it's often impossible to tell if they have them, sometimes until it's too late.

When should you not Deworm a puppy?

1. 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.

What happens if you dont deworm your puppy?

Weakness – this can also be a sign of other problems, as well as a sign of a large worm infestation. Weight loss – again, this can be a sign of a multitude of different problems, but also a sign of a large worm infestation. Worms steal nutrition from the host, which can lead to weight loss in your pet.

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