How to deworm a Labrador

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How to deworm a Labrador
How to deworm a Labrador? There are two types of deworming for Labrador: internal deworming and external deworming. External deworming is usually preventive with external drops. There are two types of drugs: sprays and drops, both of which are direct. It is used outside the body of the Labrador; for internal worming, it is basically tablet type. You need to determine the dosage according to the weight of your Labrador, and just feed it directly.

Labrador worming can be divided into internal worming and external worming. External worming is usually preventive with external drops. When no parasites are found, it is generally recommended that the dog be over 49 days old. Periodically, prevent worming once a month, once every 15 days in summer, and slightly more frequently in parasite-prone seasons. For internal worming, you can use internal worming tablets. Dogs are 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks old. Regularly once when they are old, and once every three months after 12 weeks of age. Regular pest control can prevent and kill dogs, and it will also reduce a lot of trouble for dogs.

External worming is to expel parasites on the Labrador’s body. There are two types of external worming drugs: sprays and drops. The method of using the spray is: spray the drug evenly on the dog’s hair. , pay attention to make the hair completely wet, then massage it for a while, 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 Labrador's spine, and then drip the drops into a line along the spine.

Notes:

1. Pest control must be carried out only after ensuring that the Labrador is in good health.

2. Labrador 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 Labrador the anti-worming drugs used by humans.

6. If there are parasites in the Labrador puppies, they should first increase their nutrition and replenish their physical strength, and then carry out deworming.

Labrador puppies usually get their first worming around the full moon

Labrador puppies under six months old should be dewormed once a month

Labrador puppies and adult dogs after six months of age should be dewormed every three months

The specific interval of deworming is mainly related to the growth cycle of the parasite in the dog's body. Generally, it takes 2 to 3 months for the parasite to develop from egg to adult. Therefore, it is recommended that no matter adult dogs or puppies, They should be regularly dewormed every three months.