Is Vermox safe for my puppy? Does he need growth supplements?

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Hi, max is 16.5kg, how much vermox should I give him for deworming? 1.5 Tbsp? Extra question : Can I ask the vet to start giving max some sort of growth supplements cuz at 5 months he looks like a chihuahua. He’s fed according to a chart given by Vet, and his parents are Grandchampions. But he looks like a big rat. All dogs attacks him, and he’s scared from cats even. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 12 days old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

I do not recommend using vermox in dogs (especially puppies). It can actually be toxic to the bone marrow and there are usually safer alternatives available. If there is a vet nearby, then they can help get you get a dewormer made for dogs. Also, I cannot (legally and ethically) recommend medications without having examined your dog first. If the picture is current and Max is five months old, then he does appear small for his age. He should be bigger than that. However, I don't think any amount of feeding will make him grow any bigger. He actually looks (hard to tell for sure without examining him in-person) in good body condition - meaning that he doesn't look like he's skinny. And, 16.5kg for five months is not too bad. If he is on a good formulated diet, then I do not see a need to add supplements. Adding too much nutrients to the diet may actually cause developmental abnormalities. It's best to just make sure he's healthy and free of parasites. I recommend having a local veterinarian help you out with that. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do about the other dogs and cats attacking him. He may get bolder and more socialized as he ages, which will keep him from getting attacked as much. Also, domestic/purebred dogs are not nearly as hardy as the street dogs; so it's expected that the street dogs will be more aggressive and territorial. I hope that helps and all is well with Max.

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