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What if my dog missed a deworming dose? How to adjust the schedule?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 7 years and 1 month old | 35 lbs

hi, i have 7 year old Labrador. About 15 days ago ,i gave one dose of deworming tablets, unfortunately i forgot to give second dose on the other day.Now, after three days i have to give the third dose, I am very much worried how to give the third and fourth dose after three days because i missed the second dose. Please help me regarding the same as soon as possible. thank you.

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Answered By Jennifer Ladd, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2017

I recommend deworming at 10 day intervals. It, of course, depends on the medications, but if you mixed a second dose I would recommend adjusting the remaining doses at the correct interval originally prescribed.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Don't worry about it. Just give a dose now, then another in two weeks. This should be sufficient. about two weeks after giving the last dose, I suggest you take a bit of fresh stool to your veterinarian for a fecal exam to see whether there are still worm eggs present.

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