Worming A 5 Month Old Shih Tzu

[keetamouse]

I have a 5 month old Shih Tzu in care and was wondering what worming to give him?

Maree

CPR

[ChewieTAG]

I have a 5 month old Shih Tzu in care and was wondering what worming to give him?

Maree

CPR

I switch in between Inceptor and Sentinel, depending on if I use the Frontline Spot On or not. Get the tablet for small breed, chewable type.

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Edited December 7, 2012 by chewak

[espinay2]

Depends what he needs and his health. A basic all wormer like Drontal or Canex will do intestinal worms. The pup is getting old enough to start heart worm too if in a HW area but I might hold off for a month or so if not in good condition. I dont like giving the all in one with flea and tick type products if possible and would rather dose worms separately. Too much chemical on an already depressed immune system can be just as bad as not treating. I would Only use a flea product at this point if the dog had fleas for example.

Edited December 8, 2012 by espinay2

[tdierikx]

For just worming for intestinal worms, we use Fenpral or Canex tablets broken into the correct sizing/dose for the weight of the pup - it's relatively easy on the gut compared to some of the other products out there.

If you are looking for the all-in-one treatments, then Sentinal Spectrum appears to be an effective treatment.

T.