Dog deworming schedule chart

As unpleasant as it may be, worms are a fact of life as far as puppies are concerned. Worms can be a part of a puppy’s life from the day they are born since they pass to them from their mother.

Thankfully, worms are treatable.

But if there is a time when they could cause serious issues, it’s as a puppy, when our immune systems are low, and we need all the nutrients we can get. Nutrients that worms will steal from us.

How to worm puppies at 2 weeks old

The entire worming process may seem a little overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with puppies, so I’ve put this together to hopefully help answer some questions you may have regarding your puppy’s worming schedule.

Why is Worming so Important?

Even though puppies may not show any immediate signs of having worms, there is a very high chance that newborns have them.

Passed down from their mother either through their milk or through the placenta in-utero, puppies will likely have some intestinal worm. While roundworm is the most common in young pups, they can also get hookworm, tapeworm, and whipworm.

Each one has its nasty little way of robbing your pup

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