My 4-week-old puppies have worms. Can I treat them safely at home?

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I have a litter of pups that are 4 weeks and 3 days old and a few days ago I noticed that one (or maybe even all 9) definitely has worms. The medicine that I've got says not for puppies under 6 weeks of age. I do not have the money to take them all to a vet at the moment but isn't there something I could do for the babies? Maybe cut the dosage in half or something? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 4 days old | 0 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, do not do this. It is not safe if it's labeled for puppies over six weeks of age, and even cutting the dosage in half is not safe. I would get Panacur for them. It's safe to give puppies their age, and you may be able to get it at a pet store.

My 4-week-old puppies have worms. Can I treat them safely at home?

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