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What's the best safe dewormer for my puppy and her non-nursing mom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 15 lbs

What is the best dewormer for my puppy and her mother? She isnt nursing or pregant.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 4th, 2017

If the stools are otherwise normal and there is no blood in the stool, then I would recommend the basic dewormer Pyrantel Palmoate, which treats for hookworms and roundworms. If your pets have obviously loose stool, then they may need a broader spectrum dewormer such as Fenbendazole. However it is always advised to get a fecal exam done first through your vet to identify which worms are present. Once that is done, the appropriate dewormer can be selected because not one dewormer will cover all possible intestinal worms).

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