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Post by Glenn on Dec 1, 2016 8:57:44 GMT 10
Hi Tom
What routine would you follow regarding worming of new born pups?
Various people have given me differing answers as to timing, brand of wormer Etc. ie: drontal liquid no good, etc etc
Would like your opinion please
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Post by Tom Meulman on Dec 1, 2016 13:16:06 GMT 10
Hi Glen,
My opinion won't vary much from the general advice available from your local vet.
Keep in mind that due to the life cycle of both round and hook worm that It is highly likely that pups are born with round worms, and even hook worms in some instances. Then if the environment does contain fleas you can add tapeworms to the list once the pups get old enough to bite and swallow fleas.
Therefore it's best that a type of worming treatment is used that is effective against round and hook worm, and as a liquid formula starting at 2 weeks of age and then every two weeks until 12 weeks of age, and for that I have found Drontal puppy suspension OK but most of the more common puppy worming suspensions will do the job.
After that tablets every month until six months of age, and at that time it's best if a treatment for tapeworm is included.
The next problem you have to consider in the warmer states of Australia is heartworm, and it is then best if the wormer you use takes care of all worms including heartworm.
For this purpose a product called Interceptor is very good but unfortunately if it involves having to treat more than just one dog the cost quickly becomes exorbitant.
All the same I would be guided by your vet as to what is best in the area of the country you live in as the incidence of heartworms does vary considerably, and your vet will often have other worming solutions available that can provide a cost saving such as using Ivermectin.
Cheers,
Tom
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