Roundworm (prevalent in pups) and tapeworm (most common in older dogs) pose the greatest risk to a dog’s health, with young dogs or those with illness most susceptible.
For this reason, vets recommend treating pups every few weeks for the first three months of life and monthly until they reach six months of age. After this, the recommendation is to treat adult dogs every three to four months.
Treatments vary depending on the size and weight of the dog, so it is best to gain advice from the vet or merchant selling worm control products.
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Worm control products for livestock should never be used on dogs, with ivermectin posing a serious risk to the health of dogs. Treatments should also be recorded under the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme.
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Roundworm (prevalent in pups) and tapeworm (most common in older dogs) pose the greatest risk to a dog’s health, with young dogs or those with illness most susceptible.
For this reason, vets recommend treating pups every few weeks for the first three months of life and monthly until they reach six months of age. After this, the recommendation is to treat adult dogs every three to four months.
Treatments vary depending on the size and weight of the dog, so it is best to gain advice from the vet or merchant selling worm control products.
Worm control products for livestock should never be used on dogs, with ivermectin posing a serious risk to the health of dogs. Treatments should also be recorded under the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme.
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