In young puppies, worming is essential from 2 weeks of age. As mentioned, the pups may have been infected in the uterus (before birth) and will soon ingest worms in the mother's milk and from the mother's faeces if the mother is carrying an infestation also. Therefore, active worming is essential.
Should puppies be wormed every 2 weeks?
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.
Why do puppies have to be dewormed multiple times?
Transmammary transmission of hookworm and roundworm is of particular concern, as puppies will be repeatedly exposed when nursing. Thus it is important to address intestinal parasites at intervals throughout the first two months of life to ensure infections are cleared.
Is it normal for puppies to have a lot of worms?
A: Not all puppies, but it is very common for puppies to have roundworms or hookworms, either passed in utero or through a mothers' milk. Because worm infection is so common, we normally deworm puppies just to be safe.
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