How to deworm Bichon Frize?
Because Bichon Frize dogs are prone to diarrhea when they are 2-3 months old, which is commonly known as "intestinal inversion". Many parents think that the reason why Bichon Frize dogs turn their intestines is due to overeating. In fact, this is not the case. Bichon Frize's diarrhea is caused by parasites in the body and infection with enteritis. Therefore, we want to help Bichon Frize dogs get dewormed.
Common internal parasites that harm the health of Bichon Frize dogs include: hookworms, coccidia, roundworms, tapeworms, etc. Most puppies have intestinal parasites, and parasitic infections in adult dogs are generally invisible, so even if no parasites are found in the feces, the Bichon Frize should be dewormed on time.
Generally speaking, it is best for Bichon Frize puppies under 6 months of age to be dewormed once a month, and for adult dogs once a quarter.
Key points for deworming:
1. It is best to deworm the Bichon Frize puppy for the first time when it is one month old;
2. Puppies before half a year old need internal deworming once a month, and after half a year old, it can be done once every two or three months; external deworming needs to be done once every month in spring and summer, and once every three months in autumn and winter. That’s it.
3. Recommended internal deworming: Bayer from Germany, this should be fed with meals. Personal recommendation for external deworming: Dapaiai, Bayer from Germany.
4. When purchasing anthelmintics, be sure to read the instructions. There are dosage requirements on it. Feed according to the instructions. External anthelmintic drugs are drops, and the dosage instructions must be strictly followed.
Anthelmintic drugs:
Albendazole and levamisole are commonly used, taken orally, 1 tablet per 5 kilograms, once a day for 3 days. They are effective against roundworms, pinworms and hookworms.
Mebendazole is effective against roundworms, pinworms, hookworms, whipworms and nematodes.
Compound Mebendazole (Quick-acting Intestinal Chongqing) is made from a combination of Mebendazole and Levamisole Hydrochloride. Take 2 tablets immediately.
Praziquantel can treat tapeworm infection. Take 10 to 20 mg orally per kilogram of body weight in one meal.
