Bundle Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Our pup is now 11 weeks old. We haven't wormed him since we got him at 8 weeks. How often should they be wormed? What is the best wormer to get? Just one form the supermarket? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I recommend fortnightly until 12 weeks, monthly until 6 months and then every 3 months after that for life. The only variation to this would be if you are using a monthly treatment for fleas/worms combined. And I personally wouldn't recommend these until at least 6 months of age anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 ellz said: I recommend fortnightly until 12 weeks, monthly until 6 months and then every 3 months after that for life. The only variation to this would be if you are using a monthly treatment for fleas/worms combined. And I personally wouldn't recommend these until at least 6 months of age anyway. Agreed, this is also what is recommended by every vet clinic I have worked at. If you are using a basic intestinal wormed only (no heartworm) make sure it treats 11 types of gastrointestinal worms and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=143982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 ellz said: The only variation to this would be if you are using a monthly treatment for fleas/worms combined. And I personally wouldn't recommend these until at least 6 months of age anyway. Why is that Ellz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Because personally, I don't like loading a developing puppy up with too many systemic products. I much prefer to treat worms and fleas as separate matters in a youngster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Okay. Thanks for that :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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