Worming guidelines Puppies and dogs should be treated for worms from two weeks of age; every two weeks until three months-old, then monthly until six months-old, then three-monthly thereafter, for life.
When should you flea and worm a puppy?
Puppies should be wormed every 2 weeks until they are 12 weeks old. After 12 weeks, your puppy can benefit from receiving regular flea and worm treatment from Protect My Pet through your letterbox.
When should you worm puppies for the first time?
Worming the puppies: Pups should be wormed for the first time at 2 weeks of age, then at 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks old (fortnightly until 12 weeks of age). After this they can be wormed monthly until they are 12 months old.
When can you apply flea treatment to puppies?
Puppies aged eight weeks and older can often be treated with standard flea control products. There are several different options including spot-ons, tablets and collars. Advantage spot-on is suitable for pets from eight weeks. It kills fleas within 24 hours and is effective for up to four weeks.
When should I start my puppy on flea and tick medicine?
Most flea and tick products are not safe to use on puppies until they have reached at least seven or eight weeks of age. At Plymouth Veterinary Hospital, we can recommend a flea and tick preventative to use that it is safe to begin administering to your puppy.
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