Puppies are not ALL born with worms. If the mother was dewormed while pregnant (and she should have been) they will not have worms. There's no reason for it.
Hands up who is aware of this!
(no doubt many petshop products give dire warnings about administering to pregnant or lactating b itches, or young pups. They should do, they're dangerous. Veterinary products are designed to work and be given to young/pregnant/lactating animals)
10 points for the person who knows the correct b itch/puppy worming regime!
2007-04-17 10:45:59 · 7 answers · asked by Chalice 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I know pebogirl it's sad isn't it :-) Who would believe I actually work 8 hours a day! Not only am I on here for hours after work, I come on here when on reception at work as well! I think it's a medical addiction.
2007-04-17 11:15:44 · update #1
By regime, I mean at what ages should puppies be dewormed (different for orphaned dogs).
2007-04-17 11:17:00 · update #2
Puppies need to be dewormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age right along with their mothers.
All females should be dewormed and UTD on vaccinations BEFORE being bred, NOT after.
2007-04-17 13:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
So what regime? Get a fecal on the mom and/or pups if you suspect problems or when they go in for their first exam
Dogs carry parasites is various forms and not all puppies need to be wormed. However, if the puppies are in the yard where they can eat bird poop or step in other dogs poop or sometimes there are just parasite eggs in the grass and mud and the pups lick their feet etc.
Fleas carry tapeworm eggs if the flea is ingested so are the eggs.
Monthly heartworm medication worms dogs for round and hook worms. You need a different wormer for tape worms
I agree, your question(s) was confusing.
2007-04-17 11:08:48 · answer #2 · answered by D2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The vets that I have consulted have all said that all pups are born with worms and I trust my vets more than people on YA including the asker. We had a pup die at 4 weeks from worms. It was early in our breeding and didn't realize this. Pups should be wormed weekly from the time they are 2 weeks old. Mom should be wormed at the same time. Mom should also be wormed prior to breeding and about a week before pups are born.
The mpm of the pup that died from worms was worm free and had been wormed before the breeding and before whelping but the pup was still born with worms.
2007-04-18 21:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know this, but I worm the puppy anyways w/paste from vet.
also, you are on here all day when do you find the time to work as a vet tech..lol I think I am addicted too.
2007-04-17 11:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd get the pup checked for worms at their first vet visit along with starting their shot series. While all puppies don't have all worms I wouldn't blow my $$$ on OTC wormers that don't work.
2007-04-17 10:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm with... the other lot, the lot that didn't know. It's been years since I have had a young or pregnant dog though, must admit.
2007-04-17 20:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Woahh, too many questions I'm confused.
But I did know that not all puppies were born with worms.
2007-04-17 10:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by TR. 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋