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Can I get affordable puppy deworming medicine from a pet store?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 16 days old

I can't afford to take my puppy to the vet to get deworm is there any medication I can get from the store?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2017

You can get her an OTC deworming treatment called Panacur. Keep in mind that it doesn't kill tapeworms, which requires a prescription medication called prazaquantel. You will have to get that medication (I recommend Drontal) from a vet, but you can give Penelope Panacur.

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