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Worms in puppies: useful knowledge for the owner. How to properly and when to deworm dogs and puppies What to give your dog for worms

Hello. In this article I answer the following questions:

How often should adult dogs be dewormed??
Which ones are there? anthelmintic drugs for dogs, and which of these drugs are really effective and safe?
Does an adult dog need to be wormed before vaccination?? And how long should it take from deworming to vaccination?

I have already talked about how to deworm puppies in a separate article. Now let's talk about deworming of adult dogs.

How often should adult dogs be dewormed?

Manufacturers of anthelmintic drugs are actively agitating us that these same anthelmintics need to give dogs every 3 months.

Let's put it this way: if your dog regularly tries to eat some nasty stuff on the street (and if she succeeds), it would not be a bad idea to get rid of the worms 4 times a year (that is, every 3 months). And if at the same time you also sleep with the dog in the same bed and kiss it, such a deworming schedule is quite justified.
You can also play it safe and give anti-worm medications every 3 months if there is a pregnant woman or small children in the house who crawl on the floor and, as you know, put everything in their mouths.

If you have adult trained dog who lives in an apartment, doesn’t pick up anything on the street, and you watch what she eats quite It is enough to give an anthelmintic every 6 months.

If you give anthelmic regularly every 6 months (and even more so if you give your dog deworming tablets every 3 months), then you can give the drug one-time. Repeated administration of the drug is not necessary.

If it suddenly turns out that you “missed” the next event on “worming”, and a year has passed since the last time you dewormed your dog, give the drug twice with an interval of 10 days.
Why after 10 days? Because there are drugs that act on all stages of helminths (eggs, larvae, adults). And there are anthelmintic drugs that act on adult forms of worms and eggs. But they do not affect the larvae, which are currently migrating in the body through the circulatory system. In 10 days, the larvae manage to enter the intestines and become adults, but do not have time to lay new eggs.

If, after the first administration of the anthelmintic, helminths (white worms or a substance similar to boiled noodles) were found in the stool, and after the second administration of the anthelmintic there were also helminths in the stool, give the drug a third time 10 days after the 2nd time.

Anthelmintics for dogs

This list contains broad-spectrum anthelmintic drugs for dogs. That is, these are drugs that act on both round and tape helminths:

azinox plus(there is also a drug called Azinox, but it only acts on tapeworms). If you need a broad-spectrum drug for general prevention, take Azinox Plus

Alben C

dironet

drontal plus

Levamisole solution 7.5% for injection

vacationquantel plus

Panacur granulate

polyverkan

prazicide

pratel

febtal

trianthelm

febtal combo

troncil

cestal plus

and other drugs. Manufacturers periodically release new drugs to the market, combining active ingredients.

I have had the opportunity to use most of these drugs in practice. Some of them were not effective enough, some were difficult to tolerate by dogs.

As a result of application and testing, I settled on the drug Pratel(Novartis Slovenia). Excellent combination of price and quality. Excellent efficiency (if it really is Pratel produced by Novartis Slovenia). And a reasonable price.

There are absolutely no complaints about the quality of the drug Drontal Plus. Its only “minus” is its price. This is especially noticeable if you have a large dog, especially if there are several of them.

The instructions for modern anthelmintic drugs usually indicate that a special diet is not required.

But with anthelmintics, I do it the old fashioned way: I give my dogs deworming medications in the morning on an empty stomach. You can coat the tablet with oil (so that it slides easily down the esophagus) and stick it straight down your throat. Then you can give a small piece of something tasty (cheese, meat, sausage) so that the tablet can easily pass through the esophagus.
Or you can immediately disguise the tablet in a piece of cheese or cutlet. But keep in mind that this trick will not work with many dogs: they will eat the sausage and spit out the tablet. The most cunning ones hide the pill in their cheek and spit it out when you can no longer see it. So be careful.

By the way, if your dog has available fleas- before driving away worms, remove the fleas first. Otherwise, deworming may simply be ineffective, because fleas are carriers of helminths, in particular the cucumber tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum).

Does an adult dog need to be wormed before vaccination?

And one more frequently asked question. Everyone knows (I hope everyone knows) that puppies need to be dewormed before vaccinations. In the case of adult dogs, the situation sometimes reaches the point of absurdity: “We, as expected, drove the dog away from worms 2 weeks before vaccination. But they gaped, and 3 weeks have already passed since deworming. What should we do now: get rid of the worms again and wait 2 weeks?”

Let's think logically. When it comes to a puppy, we make sure to worm the puppy before vaccination. Because the puppy may have worms, even though the owners of the mother dog claim that both mother and puppies have been wormed. Sometimes there is a rather strange position among breeders: they say that they have driven away the worms, but they themselves do not drive them away “so as not to poison the children.” So, if a puppy has a lot of helminths, they cause intoxication, and a regular vaccination combined with intoxication against helminths can be an unbearable burden on the immune system.

In the case of an adult dog that has been living with you for a long time, and you periodically give it deworming tablets, It is enough to do deworming as planned once every six months. And do the vaccination according to schedule.

For example, if 1-2 months have passed from the moment of deworming to the moment of vaccination, you do not need to do additional deworming before vaccination. Well, there is simply no way for your domestic dog to “catch” so many worms that they would somehow affect the dog’s well-being after vaccination or the quality of the development of immunity. If 4-5 months have already passed after deworming, and the time for vaccination is already approaching, do deworming first, and then take your pet for vaccination.

How long after deworming can an adult dog be vaccinated?

It is usually advised to wait 10-14 days after deworming and then vaccinate.

But again, let's think logically. Almost all anti-worm medications are completely eliminated from the dog’s body within 24-48 hours (1-2 days). And if no helminths are found in the feces (that is, the dog does not need repeated deworming), and the dog tolerated the drug well, it is absolutely normal to get vaccinated 4 days after deworming.

I hope I answered the question how often to deworm dogs, And Do you need to worm your dog before vaccination??

If anything remains unclear, write in the comments, I will answer.

Even if your pet lives in sterile conditions and you think that he does not have worms, it is still necessary to regularly worm your puppy and adult dog for preventive purposes.

First deworming

Worms can even appear in newborn puppies. They become infected from their mother, for example through the placenta or milk. Therefore, the first treatment is carried out 3-4 weeks after birth. It is important to use special preparations marked “for puppies”.

The frequency of preventive deworming depends on the age of the animals. It is recommended to deworm dogs under one year of age once every 3 months. In adult animals, preventive treatment is carried out once every six months.

Important! If an animal is to be vaccinated, it must be dewormed 7-10 days before vaccination.

How to give drugs to street pets

Animals that live or spend a lot of time outdoors are much more likely to become infected with worms. A dog can pick up worms, for example, by picking up something from the ground, drinking water from a puddle, or by contact with other animals. In this case, it is recommended to give the drug against worms 3-4 times a year.

Deworming for pregnant and lactating women

Deworming is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating dogs. This can negatively affect the health of the puppies. This is especially worth considering in the first half of pregnancy, when all systems and organs are formed in puppies, and any negative intervention can lead to the development of pathologies. It can also cause a miscarriage.

The best option is to use a product that is not contraindicated for pregnant and lactating animals. It is recommended to worm a pregnant dog in the second half of its term, and it is best to do this under the supervision of a veterinarian. A nursing dog can be dewormed no earlier than 2-3 weeks after the birth of the puppies.

Review of anthelmintic drugs

Anthelmintic drugs are produced in the form of tablets, drops, suppositories, suspensions and pastes. The release form does not play a key role when choosing a product. It is important that the owner is comfortable using it and accurately calculates the dose. For example, tablets and dragees are usually used for worming adults and large dogs. Dewormers for puppies and small breed dogs are often produced in the form of suspensions.

Here are the names of some anthelmintic drugs:

Azipirin. The drug is intended for cats and dogs, available in tablets (1 tablet per 10 kg of weight). Destroys flat and round worms. The advantage is low toxicity. Therefore, it can be used for worming pregnant and lactating bitches. Azipirin can be given to puppies from the age of four weeks.
Dehinel Plus. An anthelmintic that destroys round and tapeworms. Intended for dogs of large and medium breeds (1 tablet per 35 kg of weight). Suitable for deworming pregnant and lactating dogs in the second half of pregnancy. The drug can be given to puppies no earlier than 7 weeks.
Prazitel. Has a wide spectrum of action against round and tapeworms. Available in the form of a suspension and tablets for puppies, small, medium and large breed dogs. The suspension comes with a special dispenser syringe. The drug is contraindicated in puppies under 2 weeks of age, pregnant and lactating bitches, as well as malnourished animals.
Drontal plus. Taken at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of animal weight. No pre-diet or laxative intake is required. As a preventative measure, it is recommended to use the drug once every 3 months, as well as 10 days before vaccination and 10 days before mating. This anthelmintic is contraindicated for puppies of small breeds, as well as dogs in the first 2/3 of pregnancy.
Helmimax. The drug has three types of dosage: for dogs of small breeds (1 tablet per 2-4 kg of weight), medium (1 tablet per 5-10 kg of weight) and large breeds (1 tablet per 10-20 kg). The product is allowed to be taken by pregnant bitches, but no later than 3 weeks before giving birth. The “chicken” flavor makes the anthelmintic appetizing to the animal, but can provoke.

How to properly worm a puppy and an adult dog

Before you start driving away worms, it is recommended to prepare the animal’s body using some kind of immunostimulant. If you are giving deworming to your dog for the first time, you should have an absorbent on hand. An absorbent is also necessary when you give anthelmintic drugs to puppies and weakened animals. Before giving your dog deworming medication, you need to rid it of and.

If the instructions for the drug do not contain specific instructions, it is better to give the deworming drug to the animal in the morning on an empty stomach. Before deworming, your pet must be weighed in order to correctly calculate the dosage of the drug. You should not give the product “by eye” - an overdose can cause poisoning.

If your pet vomits or spits out part of the tablet, you do not need to give a second portion of the drug right away. It is better to repeat the procedure after 10-14 days. It is advisable that the dog has a bowel movement within 6-8 hours after taking the drug. If this does not happen, you can give your pet a laxative. When using drops on the withers, it is not recommended to bathe the dog for at least 2 hours after treatment.

Important! Often, deworming drugs cause dehydration and thirst. Therefore, the dog should have free access to clean drinking water.

Contraindications for worming

Anti-worm medications are toxic, and their uncontrolled use can cause deterioration in the animal’s health. Deworming has a number of contraindications that must be taken into account. Deworming is contraindicated:

Antihelmintics should be given with caution:

pregnant and lactating dogs;
animals with chronic diseases;
animals prone to

Condition after cleaning: normal and deviations

Warning signs:

lack of coordination, unsteady gait;
convulsions;
dilated pupils;
increased salivation;
vomiting mucus, watery diarrhea after deworming;
pallor or cyanosis of the mucous membranes;
the dog does not eat and refuses water;
can't go to the toilet.

If the dog feels unwell after deworming, it is necessary to induce vomiting in the pet so that it vomits, and then give it an absorbent. If this does not help, you need to contact your veterinarian.

Important! If your pet is very lethargic after treatment, pay attention to his feces. If there are no dead worms in them, there is a chance that they are curled into a ball that cannot pass through the intestines. Perhaps the pet got sick because of this.

The long-awaited spring has arrived, bringing dog owners not only the joy of contemplating the bright sun and the awakening of nature, but also serious concerns about the health of their pet. After all, immediately after the active melting of snow begins and the average daily temperature rises above 0°C, a very dangerous period begins: the eternal enemies of dog owners - fleas and ticks - enter the active phase of life. Let's get to know the enemy better and find out how to protect your dog from fleas and ticks most effectively.

The danger of fleas for dogs

It is generally accepted that fleas are completely harmless and do not pose a threat to the health of the animal, but this is not at all true. The insect bites through the dog's skin and injects saliva into the wound, simultaneously rewarding the victim with thousands of bacteria. Among them are those that can cause dermatitis, acute allergic reactions and dangerous infectious diseases.

Fleas are also carriers of helminth eggs, that is, worms. And, of course, needless to say that a dog affected by insects experiences serious suffering from the itching that accompanies the bites. She literally does not know a minute of peace, constantly itches and bites her teeth into the skin, trying to get rid of annoying guests.

It is quite easy to see insects on your dog: adult individuals can be seen with the naked eye, if you run your hand against the pet’s fur, the eggs look like grains of salt, and waste products look like dark peppercorns.

The danger is on the scale of a disaster, Babesia multiply rapidly, red blood cells die on a scale incomparable even with geometric progression, damage occurs to all organs and systems of the body, and the animal dies. The mortality rate from piroplasmosis in the absence of treatment is 98%.

It is during this time period that your dog requires special attention. After each walk, you need to feel the animal, concentrating on the places favorite for ticks - where the skin is thinner: the ears and the area around them, the groin, the armpits.

How to remove ticks

If you find an attached insect, do not try to pull it out with your hands - this will simply tear off its head, which, together with the jaws, will remain in the wound and can cause local inflammation. To remove the insect, you should use a special device - a hook with a slot at the end (teak twister), which is sold at any veterinary pharmacy. Having grasped the body of the tick with it, you need to carefully remove it with slow twisting movements.

Many people believe that it is not necessary to remove insects: they will drink blood and fall off on their own. This is, of course, true, but there is one significant nuance. If the tick is a carrier of Babesia, then they are injected into the blood just at the moment the tick detaches: at this moment the insect seems to spit excess blood back into the wound along with its saliva. This usually happens on the second day after suction, and therefore if you remove the tick immediately, you can even avoid infection.

If you find a tick that has drunk and fallen off on the floor, on the dog’s bedding, etc., then you can only hope for luck and carefully monitor the dog: the first symptoms of piroplasmosis infection appear in the period from 2 to 20 days.

The sooner you notice changes in the animal's behavior - lethargy, fever, darkening of urine - and consult a doctor, the greater the chance of salvation. Well, the best way, of course, to prevent mortal danger is to treat your dog for fleas and ticks in advance.

There is salvation! Processing means

One of the most convenient forms is drops on the withers. The principle of their action is that the active substance enters the sebaceous glands and blood of the animal, making not only the bite, but also contact with its fur poisonous for the tick. Please note that the effect of the drug begins 1–2 days after treatment.

Sprays are also effective, but, in our opinion, less convenient to use. When spraying, there is a risk that the drug will get onto the mucous membranes or, even worse, into the dog’s body if it starts licking the fur. In addition, sprays are quite difficult to dose, but they begin to act immediately after application and are indispensable when you need to quickly protect the animal.

Another convenient form is insectoacaricidal collars; they are as effective as other means, and at the same time provide protection against ticks and fleas for six months (sprays and drops will save you from piroplasmosis carriers for one month, and from fleas - three).

The best protection is comprehensive

This is why veterinarians recommend using two different forms of protection at the same time, such as spray and drops, drops and collar, or collar and spray. In this case, the main rule should be observed: to avoid overdose The active ingredients in these products must be different! All necessary information and a detailed description of the composition are contained in the instructions for the drug, but if in doubt, seek advice from your veterinarian.

Strengthen your dog's body

So, we see that it is quite possible to reliably protect your dog from fleas, ticks and the diseases they carry. But in the spring, you should also pay attention to the general health of the animal, because weakening of the body and decreased resistance - not uncommon phenomena after a long winter - hospitably open the gates to any infections.

Pay attention to your dog’s diet; it should not only be complete, but also support the animal’s immunity. It is very good if you supplement your pet’s diet with probiotics, which perfectly protect the body from external aggressive influences and increase its resistance to infections.

Now there are ready-made industrial feeds on sale that contain live probiotics. If you take care not only of the timely use of insectoacaricidal agents, but also of your dog’s daily healthy diet, spring and summer will bring only joy to both of you.

Many owners of four-legged pets do not know what day to vaccinate their dog after deworming. Deworming is one of the most important procedures that must be performed regularly, not just before vaccination. Such actions are carried out two to four times a year to protect the health of not only the dog, but also the rest of the family members. So, in this article we’ll tell you how often you need to worm your dog.

Many people are interested in the question of why to worm a dog before vaccination. This must be done so that the protective reaction to the vaccinated disease develops correctly. In case of weakened immunity, which is a direct consequence of infection with helminths, the vaccine will lead to infection with the very virus from which the vaccination is performed.

Medicines for worms

Drugs are tablets, pastes, gels or any other form of any medication that is produced by commercial pharmaceutical companies that give them a specific trade name (Cestal Plus, Pratel, Drontal Junior, Dolpac, Milbemax). Each of them contains at least one substance (for example, Panacur contains an active ingredient called fenbendazole).

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Before you begin to properly worm your dog before vaccination, you must also protect it from ticks, which are intermediate transmitters of worms. Veterinary pharmacies sell various forms of such drugs:

To the question whether it is necessary to worm a dog before vaccination, the answer is yes, it is necessary, but in compliance with the required dosage. “Dose” is the number of milligrams of a substance per kilogram of animal body weight. For example, the dose of Praziquantel for a dog is 5 mg per kilogram, so for an animal weighing 10 kilograms, 50 mg of Praziquantel should be given. Manufacturers of drugs provide all the information about the amount of drug that should be administered to the dog in the annotation.

Most active substances of anthelmintic drugs have a fairly significant safety margin, that is, their overdose should not cause side effects. Therefore, manufacturers often recommend rounding the number of milligrams to the full volume (eg, tablet, half tablet). Excessive doses of drugs can cause diarrhea in a dog after anthelmintic. Therefore, the dosage should be observed more carefully, following the recommendations in the attached instructions for the medication.

First deworming

Most worms live in the duodenum, which is a fairly short section of the small intestine. In this case, there can be up to several hundred worms. Destroying them all at the same time will result in the dead bodies completely blocking the intestines, which will lead to undesirable consequences.

In addition, severe poisoning may result from the decay processes of these organisms. Therefore, it is better to choose a drug that is given in a small dose for several days in a row. This kills the worms slowly but surely. From the practice of veterinarians, it is known that this method is quite safe during the first worming, the side effects are weak and not serious, and often there are none at all.

Deworming of bitches

Veterinarians receive many questions about whether it is possible to worm a dog during heat and whether it is possible to worm a pregnant dog. There are no contraindications to deworming female dogs during estrus. They undergo the procedure in the same way as male dogs of their age and weight.

Bitches reach maturity between 6 and 12 months of age, and later in some large breeds. Pregnancy is possible after the first heat, but it is recommended to allow the dog to be bred only after the third cycle. The onset of this period is confirmed by the doctor using palpation, tests and ultrasound.

Vaccinations should be carried out before pregnancy, as this ensures a high level of antibodies, which the dog will pass on to its puppies during lactation. For deworming, you need to use a drug that is suitable for pregnant bitches. Such a remedy is Fenbendazole, which is effective against roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and tapeworms. Combinations of Pyrantel and Praziquantel can also be given.

The dosage regimen depends on the chosen product; you must carefully follow the instructions, and it is better to consult a veterinarian if in doubt. Deworming during pregnancy will help prevent the transmission of worm infection to puppies, and it should be carried out in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations.

Why should the first dewormings be done every 2 weeks?

How often should you deworm your dog?

Many people wonder how often to worm a dog. The first deworming should be carried out on puppies at 2-4 weeks of age, and the next procedure depends on the vaccination schedule. Dog lovers are also interested in how long before vaccination a dog should be wormed. This should be done seven days before the vaccine is administered.

It is also necessary to worm all animals in the house or apartment to avoid the transfer of worms from one dog to another.

You can also ask questions to our site's in-house veterinarian, who will answer them as quickly as possible in the comment box below.

There are a great variety of helminths in nature. They attack any living organism. Owners should remember this and keep this aspect of their pet's health under constant control. The veterinarian can tell you a lot about the disease, symptoms of infection and proper treatment. If suspicious signs indicating helminths are noticeable, you should immediately contact a veterinary hospital.

Worms in a dog

Symptoms of worm infection cannot be ignored. Some of them are observed in all types of helminths, and some are specific.

Typically this is:

Long, up to 15 cm roundworms are whitish in color, pointed at the ends. They tend to come out alive with feces, curling up into springs that look like swallowed thread.

Did you know? Toxocara, getting into the eye, causes blindness.

The female lays 200 thousand eggs per day, which are incredibly adapted to the external environment. They remain in nature for up to a year and are not afraid of heat and cold.

Without knowing it, she swallows the eggs of this type of worm. In the stomach they quickly become larvae and begin their destructive work. Some gnaw on the walls of the intestines, while others enter the liver and lungs through the bloodstream.

If a dog has shortness of breath or coughs, it is not a fact that he has a cold or heart disease. Whenever symptoms appear that at first glance are not associated with helminthic infestation, it is necessary to conduct an analysis specifically for helminths.

Reproduction of this type of worm occurs in the intestines, from where eggs are constantly released. It turns out to be a vicious circle. There is a type of Toxocara that lives only in the stomach and does not migrate throughout the body.

A relatively small, yellowish, round nematode, up to 2 cm long. But this does no less harm. It has several rows of teeth with which it bites into the intestinal walls, eats the mucous membrane and drinks blood. There is no escape from them either, because they are distributed everywhere.

The larvae also have the ability to spread throughout the body. Characteristic symptoms of hookworm infection are coughing and wheezing.

Important! If action is not taken in time for hookworm, the animal will die. Infection is especially dangerous for puppies and young dogs under one year of age.

Uncinarii. Voracious and prolific roundworms 2 cm long. If your dog has constant bloody diarrhea, it makes sense to do an analysis for these helminths. Live individuals do not come out, but there are enough eggs in the feces, so detection is relatively easy. Small worms are very dangerous; they kill an animal in just a month.

. Long 5-15 cm, depending on gender, heartworms, which animals become infected with from mosquito bites. The larvae clog the heart from the inside, causing tachycardia and a hysterical, severe cough. If the helminths are not expelled, the animal will die.

Nature has come up with many ways of infection with worms. For example, a tapeworm consists of segments, some of which periodically fall out. In nature, they dry out and burst. The flea first swallows the egg, and the dog accidentally swallows the flea.

It would seem that many circumstances should come together to reduce the likelihood of infection. Not at all: they converge, and ingestion of infected people occurs quite often. Symptoms of tapeworm infection are severe. This is, first of all, inflammation of the intestines.

Important! The particular danger of a huge worm, sometimes up to 1.5 m long, is that it often causes intestinal obstruction, clogging it with its segments.

Dogs become infected through raw meat, but for this, echinococcus must first enter the body of a sheep, pig, or cow. And it gets there when livestock eats grass, which in turn is infected by stray animals, foxes, and other wild small animals.

The eggs and larvae of this helminth are visible only under a microscope. Small size does not negate great harm to the dog. A puppy can die in 3-4 weeks, a young dog will last a little longer. Few people survive with severely damaged intestines.
A huge worm up to 10 meters long, consisting of hundreds of segments. The animal becomes infected through raw fish. Conclusion: there is no need to pamper your pet with freshly caught fish. Yes, dogs love it, but it is fraught with huge problems.

Tapeworms damage the intestines and poison the dog’s body with toxins. The pet quickly weakens and eventually dies.

Small worms, less than 1 cm, but with two suckers: peritoneal and oral. Habitat: gall bladder, liver, pancreas, bile ducts. Primary localization is in river mollusks.

The fish eats shellfish, ingesting opisthorchis larvae along the way. The dog eats the contaminated fish, again out of the kindness of its owner. Antihelmintics are not effective; special treatment is long-term. Opisthorchises destroy the liver. The end of the animal, if no action is taken, is predictable.

There are a huge number of helminths in nature. Only some of them, which are more common than others, are named.

How to detect?

Examining dog feces is not the most pleasant activity, but it is necessary. If the feces have an abnormal appearance and some foreign elements are noticeable, then the likelihood of infection is high.

Some types of worms come out alive, and then all doubts disappear. Other species cannot be visually detected. A veterinarian will come to your aid and prescribe the necessary tests.

Some owners think: why bother, tests require time and money. I’ll carry out the sanitation, feed some drug, and everything will be in order. No, it's not okay. As already noted, some helminths require special treatment.

Did you know? Worms produce toxoids, these are strong poisons and allergens.

Therefore, the dog needs to be examined from time to time, and based on the results, the veterinarian will prescribe the best deworming remedy for dogs.

Rules for prevention and treatment

Worming is a necessary procedure. You can’t neglect it if you don’t want to lose your dog.

How often should you worm your dog?

There are well-established, practice-tested recommendations on how often to anthelmintize dogs. Veterinarians recommend doing this once every 3 months. It is often not recommended unless there are special indications.

It is practically impossible to remove all worms at once due to their biological characteristics. You can only maintain their population within the body within “decent” limits. Therefore, any planned deworming is both treatment and prevention of worms in dogs at the same time.

When is the best time?

The anthelmintic should be administered to the animal during the first morning feeding. Then it is easier to track whether the medicine worked. A large number of dead worms may be excreted in the feces.

If this is not observed, this does not mean that the procedure was unsuccessful. Many drugs simply break down the worms, and they are not visible in the feces.

Features of the procedure

As a rule, the latest generation of deworming tablets for dogs on the market do not require a preliminary starvation diet for the animal. There may be another problem. Particularly smart dogs know how to eat food, but neglect the tablet.

Then several techniques are used.

You can forcefully administer the medicine. The method is simple: put the medicine on the root of the tongue, clamp the jaws and throw back the animal's head.
Crush the tablet, dilute it with water and use a syringe without a needle to inject it into the animal’s mouth. This technique is often practiced with puppies.
Crush the tablet, coat a piece of treat with powder and feed it to your pet.

The rest is completed by gastric juice. Whitish mucus in the stool is a sure sign that anthelmintic treatment was successful.

The best drugs and rules of use

As already noted, there are a lot of tablets for deworming in dogs on the market. You should get acquainted with their range in more detail to make the right choice.

Did you know? Worms in the stomach secrete anti-enzymes, this is protection against digestion.

You should know that no matter what the drug is called, no matter who produces it, it is always based on the same active ingredients.

Namely:

The price of the drug depends on some market factors, such as: the promotion of the manufacturer, the markup of the intermediary. You can go online, do a little market research and see for yourself. You can always find an analogue cheaper.
But looking at the price is not the right approach. First you need to determine that the dog has worms, and most importantly, which ones. How - this was reported above. It often happens that an animal is infected with several types of helminths at the same time.

In this case, you should purchase a broad-spectrum anthelmintic. Taking into account all these factors, you should choose a medicine.

For puppies

It should be especially noted that medications for puppies are produced separately, as a version of the drug for adults. They have a gentle formula and contain less active ingredient.

A puppy is considered such for up to two months - from the point of view of anthelmintic treatment, of course. Once they reach this age, they are wormed the same way as adult dogs.

For adult dogs

Complex products with a wide spectrum of action are, for obvious reasons, particularly popular on the market. Let's take a closer look at them.
. A wide range of effects is achieved thanks to the combination of two active components - praziquantel and febantel. These chemicals simply paralyze the worms, leaving them no chance of survival.

Of the above types of worms, it is effective against echinococci. Your veterinarian will provide more detailed advice. The rate of use for rehabilitation is 1 tablet per 10 kg of dog weight. According to reviews from dog breeders and veterinarians, this drug sometimes produces side effects that quickly pass - vomiting and diarrhea.

"Dirofen". The active ingredients are fenbendazole and pyrantel paomat. The effect on helminths is similar to “Drontal” - paralysis. The dosage rate is 1 pill per 5 kg of animal weight.

. Dose: ½ tablet per 1 kg of weight. For large animals, more than 25 kg, a special release form is provided, for the rest - a standard one. The side effect of this drug is peculiar - loss of coordination of movements and an unhappy appearance of the dog. But everything passes quickly.

"Pratel." This remedy is popular as a preventative. The norm is 1 pill per 10 kg.
"Febtal." The main active ingredient is fenbendazole. Effective against any stages of worm development - larvae and eggs. The inconvenience of this drug is that it must be given to the pet for 3 days in a row, this is how the mechanism of action is organized.

Are there any harm from drugs?

Like any medicine, anthelmintics can in rare cases cause side effects. The characteristic signs of poisoning should cause alarm: diarrhea, vomiting, but only if they appear immediately after administering the drug to the pet.

Actions in case of poisoning are standard: help the animal regurgitate the contents of the stomach and give any adsorbent. In severe cases, the help of a veterinarian is required - a dropper, rarely a blood transfusion. Note that such effects are caused primarily by an overdose of the drug.