Intestinal Worm Control
How to Examine Your Pet
It is better to have a veterinarian examine your pet for worms. Almost all puppies have parasites, so it’s essential to have any puppy checked and to maintain ongoing prevention.
Treating and Preventing Intestinal Worms
Almost all puppies are infected at birth or immediately afterwards and are continuously reinfected through their mother’s milk or the environment. So it’s essential to begin anthelmintic treatment in the very first weeks of life. It is recommended to worm puppies at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age, then preferably monthly or at a minimum every 3 months for the rest of their lives.
Lactating females should be treated at the same time as their puppies to reduce their potential to shed worm eggs in the faeces, thus avoiding environmental contamination.
Because of the extreme dispersal of worms and the ease of infection, adult dogs should also be treated regularly (e.g. at least 4 times per year).
Many products are available for the treatment and control of worms. Some are effective against all common dog worms, offering complete pet protection.
Be sure to give your pet the product that best suits your needs, in terms of ease of use, efficacy and safety (especially if very young puppies are to be treated).