How often should puppies be flead and wormed?

They should be wormed every two weeks until twelve weeks of age, then monthly until six months of age. After six months all dogs need to be wormed every three months for effective protection. Puppies can be given a flea preventative as early as 6-8 weeks of age. Fleas can be prevented easily and effectively with a once a month chew tablet. All pets in the household need to be treated. Puppies should be started on prevention from 12 weeks of age as part of their routine vaccination schedule.

You want your dog to be receiving flea treatment once every month while worm treatment is something that needs looking at every two to three months, or even more. Puppies are more susceptible to being in contact with fleas because of their smaller build and immune systems, this naturally results in them needing more frequent application than your usual pooch. Puppies benefit from receiving flea treatment from around 8 weeks and will require repeated application. The frequency will depend on the product and amount of fleas your puppy is experiencing. This can all be discussed and verified with your vet during your flea and worm treatment appointment. Having a gap ensures that the treatment has been fully absorbed and doesn't have an impact on the secondary treatment effectiveness. To find out exactly how long you will need to wait, it is best to consult your vet as the treatment plan your dog is on may have an impact on the needed waiting time. Whether your dog is a social butterfly or maybe more of a home pup, your vet will have recommendations on what the best course of action is depending on their lifestyle.

Puppies can pick them up very easily and once they begin to multiply they can cause some serious health problems. The best way to keep fleas at bay is to treat your puppy regularly with a good quality flea treatment. Your vet will help advise you on when to start flea protection, but for most puppies the first treatment can occur once they are six to eight weeks old. The exact age will depend on the type of flea treatment chosen and the weight of your puppy. Although the summer is the most common time to see fleas, vets also see peaks in flea populations in winter, when central heating tends to warm up houses. This means that flea protection should be given year-round, not just seasonally, throughout your pet's life. Treat pets with flea treatment regularly going forward. Many of the flea preparations your vet can offer will also cover your puppy for a range of other parasites as well, giving you peace of mind over their wellbeing.

Dogs of any age can be affected by worms, but puppies are more vulnerable and it’s especially important to keep them protected. Worming at 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks of age Flea and worming: Monthly from 10 weeks. A combined flea and worm treatment, including protection against lungworm. Our vets will be happy to advise you on the most appropriate treatments to protect your puppy based on it's particular environment and risks. Ask the breeder when your new pet was last wormed and which brand of wormer was used. Make a calendar note to help you remember to flea and worm treat monthly.

So, it’s important to treat your puppy for fleas using a vet-approved flea treatment once every four weeks, according to your vet’s advice. Your vet will let you know how often your pet needs to be treated for fleas and worms, as well as recommending the right flea and worm treatments for your dog. Following a deep-clean to completely remove fleas from your home, flea treatments should be given routinely to prevent a flea infestation from returning. However, you should always ask your vet’s advice about the right type of worming treatment for your canine companion, as well as finding out the frequency with which you should be worming your dog. It’s always worth speaking to your vet about the frequency and type of flea treatment that’s most suitable for your puppy’s individual needs.