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.
Do you need to deworm older dogs?
Ultimately, frequent deworming of elderly dogs is really important, especially if your pet lives with children or immunocompromised individuals such as an elderly person or a pregnant woman, among others.
How often should older dogs be wormed?
After 16 weeks, they will need a treatment every one-three months (or as regularly as your vet suggests). Adult dogs. A worming treatment every three months is usually enough to prevent problems from developing. It may be necessary to deworm your dog slightly more regularly if they scavenge a lot.
What is the best time to deworm a dog?
Because worms are so common in puppies, vets recommend de-worming them for the first time when they're 2 to 3 weeks old. Worms can pass from mother to baby before birth or soon after, through their milk. It will take more than one dose. The first round kills the worms that are there at the time.
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