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Should I deworm my 4-week-old puppy at home? What shots are needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 3 days old | 28 lbs

Should I deworm my 4 week old puppy myself or go to the vet ? & how should I do this , if I’m the one to do so . & what shots does he need ? I’m a little confused

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2018

You can deworm him at home if you have a puppy dewormer, the instructions will be written on the dewormer label. regarding vaccinations he will need the 6 in 1 vaccination course (or similar), the course of vaccination is usually 3 shots 2-4 weeks apart, the first vaccination should be given at the age of 8 weeks. after the course of vaccination is done Benji will also need to be vaccinated against rabies one time.

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