Strategic deworming is a practice recommended by the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
| Doctors Foster and Smith Deworming Guidelines |
| Deworming history of newly acquired puppies should be obtained to determine whether additional deworming is needed. |
| Puppies |
Initiate treatments at 2 weeks; repeat at 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age.
For a puppy at increased risk, also treat at 10 and 12 weeks, and then monthly until the puppy is 6 months old.
Thereafter, use a heartworm preventive medication that is also effective against hookworms and roundworms. |
| Nursing Dams |
Treat concurrently with pups. |
| Adult Dogs |
Treat regularly for prevention. Also monitor and eliminate parasites in pet's environment. |
| Newly Acquired Animals |
Worm immediately; repeat in 2 weeks, then follow above recommendations. |
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PRODUCTS RELATED TO:
Worming
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