When should I deworm my puppy, what to use, and where to buy?

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What age do you start to deworm puppies and what do you recommend and where do you buy it? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 62 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Strategic deworming is a practice recommended by the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They recommend puppy deworming for roundworms and hookworms start at 2 weeks of age and be repeated at 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age. Thereafter, use a heartworm preventive medication that is also effective against hookworms and roundworms. Drs. Foster and Smith suggest that owners of newly acquired puppies obtain the deworming history of their new pup and contact their veterinarian to determine if additional deworming is needed. The bitch should be dewormed at the same time as the puppies. You can buy puppy wormer over the counter or at your vet office.

When should I deworm my puppy, what to use, and where to buy?

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