I have a new puppy and he'll be 6 weeks old on Sunday...I need to buy worm medication for him but I don't know what kind is the best....Can someone please help me?
Thanks
2006-06-08 08:43:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is illegal to remove a puppy from the mother before 8 weeks. The dog needs to go to the vet for a complete exam and sched. for its required shots and other preventative medications
2006-06-08 08:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two people that said it's too young to be away from it's mom are right! Dogs shouldn't be weaned away from the mom until 8 weeks of age. You shouldn't go worming your dog without even knowing what kinds of worms it has. Being so young, the medication could cause him to get sick if you give too much and some wormers shouldn't be given to young animals. Definetly go see your vet, get a complete check up and if you suspect your dog has worms, take a stool sample with you so your vet can check for you!
2006-06-08 09:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by Trisha D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy is very young. Normally a puppy should not be separated from its mother until it is 8 weeks old. To be on the safe side I would start a relationship with a good Veterinarian. If you want to get the worm medicine yourself check out Pets mart or even try Fosters and Smith web site. You can even call them and they will recommend a worm medicine for you. Dogs are the best! Take care of your new baby and give him lots of love.
2006-06-08 08:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by fibrogirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the vet and let them explain the differnces between the worm medications.
2006-06-08 08:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by ♠ [KeKe]♠ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should go to the vet anyway for his shots, so take a stool sample. They will do a flotation test, and give you just the right stuff for the type of worms they find. Good luck
2006-06-08 08:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by wellaem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I saw your answer for a question about rent to own places. Well Im in New Jersey any way you can help me? my email is babikates11@yahoo.com. I appreciate anything you can find because Idk where to look! haha but as for the worm medication, I went to the vet to get my dog's medicine. Its expensive but uh..idk if you can get it at the store. I think the brand is heart guard.
2006-06-08 09:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by babikates11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with the vet they know what is for it. they will give you medicating you will buy. a puppy could also use a good check-up. enjoy you puppy they grow so fast and always gives you love
2006-06-08 12:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by elaine p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the Vet
2006-06-08 08:47:04 · answer #8 · answered by tony1z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Heart Guard Plus. It's the kind that tastes like beef and is chewable. The kind that isn't chewable and is tasteless makes my dog puke and that means it'll get heartworms because it vomited the medincine up. It probably won't vomit it up if they actually want to take it. They like the taste of it.
2006-06-08 09:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by Emily P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to petsmart or go to the nearest vet..(or your regular vet) and ask him what kind you need to get
2006-06-08 08:47:59 · answer #10 · answered by mellie_088 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋