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When should I start deworming my puppy and how often is it needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Do puppies need to be dewormed at under 6 weeks or is it fine to wait till 8 or 9 weeks and how many time with I need to continue deworming him.

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2017

Almost all puppies get worms from their mother so it would be best to start deworming before 8 weeks of age. The amount of times the puppy needs to be dewormed really depends on the type of dewormer that is used. It also depends on the type of parasites that the puppy has. The best thing is to deworm him and then have a fecal sample tested for parasites at one of his puppy visits.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 25th, 2016

    Your puppy can be dewormed now. Puppies should start receiving deworming treatments at two weeks of age, and should receive a treatment every two weeks until three months of age. Then one every month until she is six months of age, and after that she should be dewormed once every three months.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 17th, 2017

    Your puppies can get another dose of the deworming treatment two weeks after the first. They should be dewormed every two weeks until they are three months old, then every month until they are six months old, and then receive them every three months thereafter.

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