Deworming schedule for adult dogs and puppies
Worm infestation is one of the killer conditions or diseases for puppies in developing countries. Many people in the dog world do deworming as a hobby for their dogs. They only deworm when they feel like, they do not follow any schedule.
Most people in the dog industry start to deworm puppies at 3 months, which is not recommended. It puts a puppy’s life at high risk, compromises their growth rate, and often causes death.
This blog post gives you the best deworming schedule for your dog or puppy and signs that your dog needs deworming.
What are the most common worms in dogs?
There are two common worms in dogs: roundworms and tapeworms.
Roundworms (Toxacara canis, Toxascaris leonina, heartworms, etc.) are white or light brown and resemble spaghetti when vomited or defecated.
Tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum) are long, flat, and segmented whitish or creamy worms that invade the intestines. They can be passed out as a whole or as proglottids via feces. Proglottids resemble grains of rice when released in feces.
How do dogs get worms?
Roundworms (Toxacara canis or Toxascaris leonina)
Adult dogs get roundworms after eating material or food contaminated with roundworm larvae.
Puppies get roundworms when still in the uterus; the roundworm larvae cross the placenta from mother to puppy. Or get the larvae during nursing via mother’s milk.
Heartworms are spread by a bite from an infected mosquito.
Tapeworms are spread from dog to dog by fleas.
Signs of worm infestation in dogs
Vomiting and diarrhea (the vomitus and poop might contain roundworms or proglottids)
Weakness
Stunted growth
Potbelly
Anaemia
Rough haircoat
Decreased appetite
Coughing
Weight loss
How often should I deworm my puppy?
Deworming schedule for puppies
| Age of the puppy | Deworming shots or phase |
| 2 weeks | 1st deworming |
| 1 month | 2nd deworming |
| 1 month and 2 weeks | 3rd deworming |
| 2 months | 4th deworming |
| 2 months and 2 weeks | 5th deworming |
| 3 months | 6th deworming |
| 4 months | 7th deworming |
| 5 months | 8th deworming |
| 6 months | 9th deworming |
| After 6 months, puppies are supposed to be dewormed every 3 months for their entire lives. |
How often should I deworm my adult dog?
Adult dogs should be dewormed every 3 months for their entire lives.
NB: Dewormers are manufactured to kill specific types of worms. Dogs are affected by different types of worms. Consult your area veterinarian for a suitable dewormer for your dog.
No responsible dog parent is expected to lose his or her lovely dog to worms; it’s shameful.
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