Deworming tablet for dogs: when and how often?
The short answer
Puppy deworming tablet: 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks old, then monthly till 6 months.
Adult dog walking outside: deworm every 3 months. Vet picks tablet and dose.
Dog ko keede ki dawai kab deni chahiye?
Keede ki goli: puppy ko 2 hafte se, outdoor dog ko har 3 mahine.
Adult dogs with a different schedule
- Strictly indoor dog: deworm less often, or stool test first
- Eats raw meat or scavenges: tapeworm tablet 4+ times yearly
About deworming tablets
- Routine tablets target roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, tapeworm
- Not every tablet covers tapeworm; ask what yours covers
- Flea tapeworm comes back unless dog's fleas are treated
Deworming mistakes to avoid
- Pet-shop deworming tablet without vet advice
- Human deworming tablets, or another dog's tablet
- Guessing dog's weight; dose depends on weight
When help can’t wait
See a vet today if
- Worms in dog's vomit, or thin puppy with pot belly
- Vomiting or loose motion over a day after the tablet
- Dog stops eating after the tablet
Go to a clinic now
Puppy: pale gums or black tarry potty. Repeated vomiting, swollen painful belly. Collapse, breathing trouble or face swelling after tablet.
Not sure? Ask a vet.
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This page is for general guidance and does not replace an examination by a vet.