Dogs can generally start external deworming for the first time when they are about 6 weeks old, that is, after they are successfully weaned. Internal deworming is usually performed when the dog reaches about 8 weeks of age.

In addition, puppies are generally dewormed once every one to two months, while adult dogs are dewormed every three to five months.

Whether it is a puppy or an adult dog, external deworming is generally performed once a month.

Notes on deworming dogs:

1. Deworming options

You should also look at the dog when deworming The physical health of the dog. If the dog is healthy and not sick, it is fine. However, if the dog is uncomfortable and vomiting, do not deworm at this time, because adverse reactions are prone to occur at this time, and it is best to Deworm the dog 2-3 hours after eating. This will not increase the digestive burden on the dog's gastrointestinal tract and can better exert the effect of the anthelmintic drug.

2. Pay attention to the dosage of deworming

When deworming dogs, you should pay attention to the dosage. Deworming dogs is the same as deworming people. If there is less medicine, The effect of deworming may not be achieved, but too much medicine may cause drug poisoning in dogs. Usually deworming owners can decide the amount of deworming medicine according to the weight of the dog.

3. Observe after deworming

After deweighting the dog, you should also observe the dog’s condition. After the dog takes deworming medicine, one to two days During the period of time, you should observe the dog's feces and mental state to identify whether the parasites in the dog's body have been expelled. If the dog has vomiting, diarrhea, etc., it is usually an allergy to anthelmintic drugs, so it is best to consult a veterinarian when deworming and try to choose an anthelmintic drug that is less irritating.