Is there an OTC dog de-wormer that can be used on an 8wk pup, for round, hook AND tape worms?
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at
9:43 pm
Looking for an all-in-one OTC dewormer for my 8wk Beagle. He seems to have some type of worms (I think tape) but feel I should treat him for everything as a precaution. Any suggestions?
Tagged with: dewormer • otc • precaution • worms
There are NO over the counter meds in the US for tapeworms that actually work. The only responsible thing to do is take your pup to the vet, along with a stool sample, and get the type of worms diagnosed. This is also the prime time for your pup to get his first shots.
Yes, get him to the vet to have the worms identified (from his poop) and start his puppy vaccinations.
This is NOT a do it yourself proposition – you are taking a chance with the poor pup;s life.
umm not OTC but at your vet and he must go NOW worms are bad
over the counter is not advised, especially for a young pup. Bring him in to the vet, deworming really isn’t very expensive and is necessary.
If you use something OTC you are risking making your puppy sick or kill it . Always go to the vet for any meds, let him diagnose what kind of worms and what and how much should be given to the puppy