How often should I treat my dog for worms? 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 dog too much?
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.
Do dogs need worming every month?
Pets should be wormed every month up to 6 months of age, then 4 times a year after that for Roundworm and Tapeworm. Lungworm treatment for dogs needs to be done monthly. Worming treatments can either be done at home or by the vet in the practice. Treatment is either via a tablet or a spot on.
How often should I worm my indoor dog?
Many vets recommend worming an adult dog every 3 months. There are a number of spot-on products (containing moxidectin and imidacloprid) that will kill roundworms and lungworms, but they don't kill tapeworms.
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