Is deworming necessary for dogs every 3 months??

Charlie has not shown any issues regarding tummy and have had deworming done many months back. Someone told us that it's necessary to have deworming every 3 months. Is it necessary to have it done like this frequent?? And if yes then do I need to visit his vet everytime or i can do this myself also?? What are the tabs etc for this then??

 

I think it is necessary , well definitely for my dogs anyway , I wouldn't dare to not worm them , usually 2 or 3 times a year . Mine are off lead most of the time and tend to pick up and eat some pretty disgusting things, unless I get to stop them in time . Lungworm is very dangerous indeed , often transmitted via slugs and snails . I get wormers from my Vet, usually Milbermax/Drontal , the shop bought ones are usually not so effective as those from the Vet .

 

Just to add , worms may not be visible to owners, but that's not to say they aren't there

 

I use Milbemax every 3 months for Juno to ensure that she stays healthy. A vet will often want to weigh a dog first but only to make sure you have the right dosage. My vet in France was happy to provide me with a years supply as it doesn't need to be given by the vet. I prefer to give Juno her tablet with her breakfast.

 

@ana_charlie I think it is very important to routinely worm your boy.
What to use depends on what your vet tells you is most effective in your area.
It may be cheaper buying the medicine for this either from a shop or online rather than your vet, but you must ALWAYS follow the advice from your vet WHAT to use, and ensure it comes from a reliable source if not your vet.
I wouldn't advise you to cut corners here.

 

Yes - and, just as importantly, flea and tick treatment every month.

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I only worm my dogs once a year, I don't believe in introducing too many chemicals. However, if Lungworm came to my area, then I would worm as advised which is frequently. I also do not use flea and tick treatments and so far have never had the need to do so. However, again, if I lived in a tick area or if this new tick born 'disease' comes to my part of the of the country, then I will. But not until!

 

Worming every 3 months here too

 

Saba has Nexguard Spectra for fleas, ticks etc every month. We walk in areas of rough/long grass, and I have vivid memories of having to remove ticks from the ears of my English Springer! Babesiosis has been found in Essex, so I'd rather not take the chance. Saba has today had his first dose of Droncit for tapeworm, and he will have repeat treatments every three months. He does poo in the garden, and as we have young grandchildren, I think it's important to keep on top of parasite prevention.

 

Milbermax/Drontal is to be given just one tablet in the morning once in 3-4 months right?
And i take him daily in the grass areas or park and walking paths in my building open area only and have not had any tick flea issue so far but there are other pets here too so do i need to use tick flea powder on him once a month??

 

Anywhere there is grass, lurk ticks and fleas Ask your Vet re the best wormer and tick/flea treatments for him , there are many on the market but your Vet is in best port of call for both of these treatments .

 

But I never had any tick or flea issue even then should i use the treatment???

 

Its your choice, of course , but much better prevention than cure . Just because your dog hasn't ever had any problems with worms/fleas/ticks , doesn't mean that he never will do .

 

Once you have fleas in the house they are very hard to get rid of, they live in bedding and carpets.

Ticks are becoming a serious issue, spreading a life threatening disease.

We had this advice recently -

"Advice from the Canine Services Team at Guide Dogs regarding the recent endemic of a tick borne disease - Babesia Canis.

At present the outbreak is isolated to the Harlow area in Essex however Guide Dogs is advising that all guide dog owners ensure their dogs are treated with a parasite control product which is effective against ticks. If you have any questions regarding the product you are using please contact your Dog Care and Welfare Advisor or the veterinary practice which dispensed it.

Puppy Walkers are advised to continue using the Nexgard which is supplied with your puppy as directed, this product is effective against fleas and ticks. Where possible it is advised to check your dog daily for any ticks, especially after walking in areas of long grass/undergrowth.

We are monitoring the outbreak for any developments which may allow us to provide further advice to guide dog owners or volunteers."

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You just might not have seen any fleas or ticks but that doesn't mean they are not there. Better to be safe I think

 

For a dog over 25 kg the Milbemax dose is two tablets. A dose will cover a dog for 3 months.

Ask your vet if heartworm is an issue in your area - if it is then your dog needs to be treated for this too (it's not an issue in all areas so do ask your vet). Milbemax doesn't cover heartworm but you can get an annual injection that lasts a year. Some oral wormers do cover heartworm but they often only last 1 month, or don't cover some other type of worm, like tapeworm.

It's probably best to work out an appropriate worming regime in discussion with your vet. There are several options and your vet can advise you based on local conditions.

 

I do find my vet's advice very good on these matters - he is very informed about the local risks, and gives me what I think is very balanced advice, aimed at not giving my dog too much he doesn't need, but making sure he is protected from the major risks.

The risks vary so much from area to area, and country to country, I do think it is worth talking through what is an appropriate regime for your dog with a vet, even if then you buy things elsewhere.

 

Fleas a tick prevention during winter time as well? Are you guys in hot climate areas?

 

Standard advice in the UK is preventing fleas is better than trying to get rid of them, and to treat all year round - our winters are pretty mild, but anyway fleas can live in human heated buildings (or on nice warm cats and dogs) all year round.

 

I live in a ski resort, so no

Our vet advised year-round treatment last winter because he had seen lots of cases of flea-ridden dogs over winter. This year, it wasn't the same, so we didn't treat in the months there was snow on the ground. I'd take your vet's advice.