Why should dogs be dewormed?

There are many types of parasites on and in dogs. The existence of parasites will seriously affect the health of dogs, affect the growth and development of dog babies, and will also create conditions for the invasion of other pathogens. If the owner leaves it unchecked, severe cases can lead to the death of the dog and even spread to humans and children. Therefore, it is very important to deworm your dog regularly.

How often should dogs be dewormed

Puppies should be dewormed for the first time 20-30 days after birth. Mainly to deworm nematodes and surface parasites, and then deworm again every 2-4 months. Adult dogs, unlike puppies, are generally dewormed every three months.

Precautions for deworming dogs

Deworming can be done by feeding or injecting deworming medicine. It is recommended that owners use deworming medicine, which is more effective and makes the dog’s body less prone to side effects. The dosage of anthelmintic medicine is determined according to the dog's weight. The dog needs to fast for several hours before deworming, and it also needs to fast for about 12 hours during the deworming period. During this period, the dog can be fed with water.