Deworming puppies

Deworming schedule

The earliest you can deworm a puppy is after your dog turns 3 weeks old. The second round of deworming is usually given to dogs that turned 5 weeks old. The third round of deworming should be administered after your puppy turns 8 weeks old. The fourth deworming should be scheduled after your dog turns 11 weeks old. Deworming is typically administered a week before the basic, prophylactic vaccinations. After the four key doses of deworming the medication is usually given based on the level of possible exposure to any parasites. To decrease the risk of infection you can deworm your dog every 4-6 months.

What to use for deworming a puppy?

To deworm a puppy go to your local vet. At the clinic your dog will be weighed and checked-up, so your vet can administer the right dose of the medication. Never deworm your puppy if you’re not sure how to correctly dose the medication, you don’t know your puppy’s exact weight or his health condition. You can use a plethora of products to deworm your dog, from tablets, drops to ointments. If your dog is not too fond of eating his tablets you can use drops that you apply to your dog’s neck - they are easy to apply and highly effective.

An overweight dog may also suffer from arthritis and difficulty moving due to that weight.

Puppy after deworming

Deworming can influence your dog’s digestion and excretion. Directly after the deworming has been given your dog can experience diarrhoea, but it’s a typical reaction. Every dog can react differently to deworming - your dog may experience some vomiting, drowsiness or apathy. The side effects shouldn’t last long, so if your dog is experiencing any symptoms that last longer than a day or two, consult your vet immediately.