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Is it safe to deworm a pregnant dog with tapeworms and new pups?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 85 lbs

Can a pregnant dog be wormed? She does have tapeworm but I'm scared to worm her I dont want to harm the puppies and my vet said to you Pyrantel Pamoate but it dont treat tapeworm. Also how soon after a dog Whelps can you worm her ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 2nd, 2018

A pregnant dog can be dewormed with certain medications. Drontal AllWormer (praziquantel, pyrantel, febantel) can be used in pregnant dogs. You should treat her and the environment for fleas since they spread tapeworms. You can use Frontline on her and Frontline Spray on the pups. Treat the environment as well by vacuuming everywhere and washing all bedding in the hottest water allowable by fabric. Use an area treatment afterwards to prevent reinfestation.

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