2007-12-15 04:51:22 · 9 answers · asked by davieria g 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, never do this. You can do more harm than good.
It is never a good idea to treat something that the dog may never have.
Take a stool sample to your vet and they can tell you if the dog has worms and give you a medicated product (if the dog has them). The over the counter products are not really safe for the dog.
Also the vet can do a check-up and give you peace of mind that you dog is in good health.
2007-12-15 04:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by gailseskies 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most puppies are born with roundworms and veterinarians routinely worm puppies at around 3 weeks of age. However, older pups and dogs generally don't need routine worming if they don't show any signs or symptoms of worms.
Your veterinarian can test a stool sample for the various types of worms and then prescribe the appropriate medication if needed. Never try to worm your dog yourself with over the counter products. Most are ineffective at best, and dangerous at worst. Always consult a professional before administering any medications to your dog.
You can find out more about the most common worms, symptoms, treatment etc,. at the url below.
2007-12-15 05:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by suzy49 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How did you detect out that your canine have them? A verify on the vets workplace will make specific this - in case you have a pattern of one take it in or have the stool checked for the eggs. perfect medicine would be disbursed. Are your canine on heartworm medicine? maximum, if no longer all, preventatives for heartworms will additionally help ward off an infection from different varieties consisting of roundworms. so some distance as resistance - if your canine is going outdoors and steps the place any canine has long previous there must be larvae interior the soil that may then infect your canine. Prevention is best to stay away from greater an infection.
2016-11-27 02:39:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you should notice roundworm, hookworms or the like in their stool, they also will eat a lot but still not gain weight. Worms are debilitating to their system and can manifest itself in a bad coat, whitish gums, distended belly etc.
Best way is to have a fecal done on a stool sample to find any worms then worm accordingly with Nemex or another wormer
2007-12-15 05:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by doglife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most vets suggest a once a month one dose wormer that will kill multiple types of worms. Heartguard has 2 different wormer ingredients in it-- one for worms in the bloodstream which also prevents heartworms, and the other for worms in the gut. Just worm monthly to keep the dog clear of worms. That is how Heartguard works. And it is what most vets suggest to be done.
2007-12-15 05:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All dogs should be dewormed about every 5 to 6 months.The instructions on how to give and for how long should be on bottle,or explained by your vet,depends on type of wormer given.
2007-12-15 04:57:13 · answer #6 · answered by Help 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes u can...i have a 6 month old puppy and everytime we take her to the vet he worms her weather she has them or not just to ensure she doesnt and they just didnt see any and to prvent anything
2007-12-15 05:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no why would you want to give your dogs drugs if not needed.
Have a stool sample done and see what it might need.
2007-12-15 04:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO!
Why give something toxic enough to kill worms (but not enough to kill host) when NOT NECESSARY!!!????
You wouldn't take laxatives every day, but DON'T need to, would you?
2007-12-15 05:26:40 · answer #9 · answered by deltadawn 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋