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My 4-week-old puppy has worms. What can I do to treat them safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 29 days old | 5 lbs

What can I do for a 4 week old puppy that has worms

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 15th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You need to get a de-worming medication for Dyamond. Drontal is licensed for puppies at her age and you can get it over-the-counter from local vets, pet shops or online. Please, remember to repeat the treatment in two weeks time.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 21st, 2017

    Great question! Drontal is safe to give puppies as young as three weeks of age, so you can give that to Emma. It kills tapeworms as well as roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. It's an excellent deworming treatment. It's available by prescription only from your vet, so I would take Emma into the vet tomorrow to get it. I hope this helps!

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