How to deworm Bichon Frize puppies

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How to deworm Bichon Frize puppies

How to deworm Bichon Frize puppies? Bichon Frize puppies should be dewormed when they are over 49 days old. However, newly brought home Bichon Frize puppies are not suitable for deworming immediately. The puppies need to be dewormed regularly once a month. Preventive deworming can be done once every 15 days in summer. External deworming generally uses sprays or drops; internal deworming generally uses feeding tablets.

Deworming for Bichon Frize dogs is divided into internal and external deworming. External deworming is usually preventive deworming with external drops. When no parasites are found, it is generally recommended that the Bichon Frize be over 49 days old. During the period, preventive and deworming should be done regularly every month, once every 15 days in summer, and slightly more frequently in parasite-prone seasons. For internal deworming, internal deworming tablets can be used for Bichon Frize dogs at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Regularly once when they are older, and once every three months after 12 weeks of age. Regular deworming can prevent and kill them, and it will also reduce a lot of trouble for Bichon Bears.

External deworming is to get rid of parasites on the dog's body surface. There are two types of external deworming drugs: sprays and drops. The method of using the spray is: spray the drug evenly on the hair of the Bichon Frize. Above, make sure that the hair is completely soaked, then you can massage it briefly, and then let the medicine dry on its own. The method of using the drops is relatively simple. You only need to separate the hair on the spine of the Bichon Frize, and then drip the drops into a line along the spine.

Internal deworming drugs will be differentiated according to different parasites. They are basically tablet-type. You need to determine the dosage according to the weight of your Bichon Frize. When feeding internal deworming drugs, the owner You need to open the dog's mouth, then quickly put the tablet at the base of their tongue, then hold the dog's mouth and stroke the neck until they make a swallowing movement before letting go.

Precautions for deworming Bichon Frize puppies:

1. Deworming must be carried out only after ensuring that the Bichon Frize is in good physical condition.

2. Bichon Frize puppies that have just been brought home are not suitable for immediate deworming.

3. It is recommended that deworming and vaccination should not be carried out at the same time, otherwise they may interact with each other and lead to vaccine failure.

4. Under normal circumstances, vaccination should be done first and then deworming.

5. Never give Bichon Frize dogs the deworming drugs used by humans.

6. If there are parasites in the puppies, they should first increase their nutrition and replenish their physical strength, and then deworm them.