Deworming for adult dogs is divided into internal and external deworming. It is usually recommended to perform external deworming once a month and internal deworming every 3-6 months. The specific judgment depends on the type of dog, hair length, living environment, frequency of bathing, etc. In addition, daily feeding also has a great impact. Avoiding raw meat and eating only clean food can also avoid the appearance of parasites.

Notes on deworming dogs:

1. Deworming should be done internally and externally

When deworming dogs, Note that it is not only necessary to deworm the dog internally, but also externally. Because parasites can not only invade the dog's body, but also attach to the surface of the dog's body when playing, so deworming must take into account both the inside and the outside.

2. Deworming time

At the same time, pay attention to the deworming time. Dogs should be dewormed 20 days after they are born, once a month until they are 6 months old. After 6 months, they should be dewormed every 3 months. Adult dogs can be dewormed every six months. This is internal deworming. . External deworming is done once a month.

3. Vaccination does not mean deworming

Even if you are vaccinated, you still need to deworm, because vaccination does not mean deworming. After vaccination and deworming, dogs may suffer from loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. At this time, you can feed the dog some probiotics to help regulate the gastrointestinal tract.

4. Choose the right anthelmintic drug

There are many kinds of anthelmintic drugs on the market now, but pet owners should pay attention to the fact that there are many types of parasites in dogs. Prescribe the right medicine. At the same time, you should pay attention to choosing an anthelmintic drug that is suitable for your dog's breed and one that can drive away more parasites. Of course, the premise is that the anthelmintic drug must not be life-threatening to the dog.

5. Pregnant dogs cannot be dewormed

If the dog is pregnant, do not deworm it casually. If you want to deworm it, it is best to ask a doctor before doing so. Drive away to avoid harming the dog’s baby.