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.
When should you worm and flea puppies?
Your vet will help advise you on when to start flea protection, but for most puppies the first treatment can occur once they are six to eight weeks old. The exact age will depend on the type of flea treatment chosen and the weight of your puppy.
Can you flea and worm a puppy at the same time?
If Frontline is used, then worming is advised every 1-3 months. This is because Frontline is not effective against any worms. We also advise not to give multiple treatments at the same time. You should leave 2 weeks between administering spot-on treatment (e.g. Advocate) and a worming tablet (e.g. Milbemax).
When should you start worming your puppy?
For this reason, puppies should be dewormed early in their life, most often at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks of age. Once your puppy reaches 12 weeks, you can continue to treat your puppy every three months for life with an effective all wormer.
Do puppies need flea and worm treatment?
It's especially important to treat fleas in puppies as large numbers can cause fatal anemia. We strongly recommend prescription treatments, as over the counter products often aren't as effective and may be extremely toxic to cats. Make sure all other pets in the household are up to date with flea and worming treatment.
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