How often should you deworm a puppy?

When we welcome a puppy with joy, its furry appearance and lively spirit instantly brighten up our lives. But behind this, the health problems of puppies always worry the owners, and deworming is a very critical link. Many owners are confused about how often they should deworm their puppies. The answer to this question is related to whether the puppies can thrive. ​

The body functions of puppies are not yet fully developed, and their immune systems are relatively weak, which makes them very easy targets for parasites. Parasites in the mother dog's body may be passed to the puppies through the placenta or breast milk. In addition, in daily activities, whether puppies lick the ground, chew objects, or come into contact with other animals, they greatly increase the risk of parasite infection. These parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, etc., grow and reproduce in the puppies' bodies, which will not only rob the puppies of precious nutrients and affect their growth and development, but also endanger their lives in severe cases.​

The first deworming should be done 2 to 3 weeks after the puppy is born. During this stage, while the puppy is getting nutrition from the mother's milk, it may also ingest parasite eggs from the mother's body. Timely deworming can effectively prevent parasites from taking root in the puppy's body. After the first deworming, deworming is required every 2 weeks or so until the puppy is 12 weeks old. During this period, the puppy's body is in a rapid development stage, and frequent deworming is to cope with the possible repeated infection of parasites and ensure that they grow in a healthy environment. Every time the owner feeds the puppy with deworming medicine, he is full of expectations, hoping that these medicines can catch all potential parasites and keep the puppy healthy and worry-free. ​

When the puppy grows to 12 weeks old, the deworming frequency can be adjusted to once a month, which will continue until 6 months old. At this stage, the puppies begin to explore the outside world more, contact various environments and objects, and the chance of parasite infection increases further. Deworming once a month is like a solid insurance for the health of the puppy. Watching the puppy jumping around, the owner knows that the threat of parasites is always there, and only by deworming on time can this joy continue. ​

After the puppy is 6 months old, the frequency of deworming can be changed to once every 3 months. At this time, the puppy's body is gradually getting stronger and the immune system is relatively mature, but this does not mean that you can relax your vigilance against parasites. Deworming once every 3 months is still a necessary means to ensure its health. At this stage, the owner may feel a little relieved because of the health and liveliness of the puppy, but deworming should never be forgotten. Every deworming is a protection for the future health of the puppy. ​

During the entire deworming process, the owner's emotions are always closely connected with the puppy. Seeing that the puppy is somewhat reluctant because of the taste of the deworming medicine, the owner is both distressed and determined, knowing that this is for its own good. After each deworming, the puppy's condition will be carefully observed, fearing any adverse reactions. If the puppy has a short-term discomfort after deworming, the owner is even more worried, wishing to bear this discomfort for it. When the owner sees the puppies growing up healthily and still lively, he will feel extremely relieved and feel that all the efforts are worth it. ​

In addition to regular internal deworming, external deworming should not be ignored. Puppies often play outdoors and are easily targeted by external parasites such as fleas and ticks. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to perform external deworming once a month. In warm and humid seasons, external parasites reproduce actively, and deworming should be strictly carried out according to this frequency. When the owner performs external deworming for the puppy, the action is always very gentle, for fear of hurting the little guy. Every time the deworming medicine is applied, it is like building a line of defense for the puppy against external invasion. ​

Deworming is essential for the health of puppies, and a reasonable deworming frequency is the key to ensuring the healthy growth of puppies. As owners, we take every deworming seriously with full love for puppies, just to accompany this little life for a long time, witness its growth, and bring us more joy and warmth.