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Parasites

We keep our puppies on a strict worming/parasite prevention schedule, and, while they are treated for all of the things below, their schedule will need to be continued once in their new home and for the lifetime of any dog. Depending on when you receive your new puppy, you may need to continue the worming schedule shortly after the puppy comes home. For this reason we recommend a fecal check at your puppy's first wellness exam to see if they need to be wormed at that time. This is a normal part of owing a dog.  

Intestinal Parasites

Intestinal  parasites are very common in puppies and dogs and are generally not  serious when dealt with and treated preventively, but prevention is necessary for all  dogs. The most common of intestinal parasites are  hookworms and roundworms, but dogs can also be affected by whipworms,  tapeworms, coccidia, and giardia. 


All of our puppies are routinely wormed for  hookworms and roundworms  at 2, 3, 4, and 6 weeks of age, and also receive a routine broad spectrum parasite  preventative prior to leaving for new homes which includes being treated preventively for giardia and coccidia. 


Young  puppies are very susceptible to parasites and we recommend that a fecal  sample be taken at your puppy's first checkup as the stress brought on  by  re-homing can make them more susceptible to all parasites. It is common  for puppies to have parasites such as intestinal worms, and worming is a  normal part of  owning a puppy. They should be wormed routinely at 12 & 16 weeks after going to new homes,  then once a month until six months of age when they can be wormed every 3  months.    

Heartworms

Heartworms  are spread by mosquitoes and can be deadly to dogs. By having your vet  prescribe heartworm prevention you could literally be saving your dog's  life. Heartworms  are spread by mosquitoes that are infected with the larvae which is then  passed on to your dog when the mosquito bites. Heartworm prevention is  most commonly given  as a pill or topical treatment. Both forms are given once monthly.  Common forms of this preventative are Heartgard, Sentinel, Revolution,  Advantage Multi, etc.  Another form of heartworm preventative is an injection given every 6  months at your vet clinic.   

Other Parasites

Other  parasites include fleas & ticks. For these we recommend a holistic approach rather than the very strong medicines that are known to cause side effects.


Please talk with your vet regarding the various treatment options available for your dog's needs.  AND PLEASE SEE THE SECTION ON OUR WEBSITE RELATED TO DRUG AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY.


This advice is given solely as a means of educating individuals; all  vaccinations, heartworm prevention, and general medicine should be  discussed with a licensed  Veterinarian before administering. 


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