Pay attention to timing and dosage when feeding deworming medicine

Spring is a season with many parasites, so dog owners should pay attention to properly deworm their dogs. Whether internal or external deworming, it should be done regularly. Generally, external deworming carries little risk—just make sure the dog does not lick the deworming medication. However, internal deworming requires more caution, including careful attention to dosage and administration methods.

Internal deworming medicine is usually related to the dog's weight and age, so when purchasing deworming medicine, pay attention to the appropriate target. If the dog is a puppy, do not buy deworming medicine meant for adult dogs, as it may cause adverse reactions. In addition, whether imported or domestic, deworming medications should be verified as legitimate to avoid counterfeit drugs. Feeding dogs counterfeit medicine can be a serious issue and may even threaten the dog's life. Therefore, owners must check for anti-counterfeit codes and related information when buying.

There are many things to pay attention to when administering medicine. First, timing: generally, it is best to feed deworming medicine about two hours after the dog has eaten. By this time, much of the food in the stomach has been digested. The dog's stomach is neither empty nor overloaded, so the medicine can mix well with the food for digestion, enhancing the drug's effectiveness. Dosage also needs careful attention. Make sure to give the appropriate amount based on the dog's size; too much can cause vomiting.

Also have a certain judgment about the authenticity of the deworming medicine

After feeding the deworming medicine, observe your dog's stool for a few days. If dead parasites or eggs appear in the stool only once, there is no need to feed the deworming medicine again. However, if parasites appear continuously or intermittently, it is best to reinforce treatment by feeding another dose a few days after the first deworming.

Deworming is a very necessary task. If not done promptly, it may cause poor absorption and scooting behavior in dogs. Of course, it is also important to master the correct deworming methods to safely eliminate parasites in dogs.