PetDocks Veterinary Hospital

Strategic deworming is a practice recommended by the American Association of Veterinary Pathologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The following protocol is recommended to minimize exposure of our pets and ourselves to various parasitic diseases.

Puppies and Kittens

·        Deworm every 2-3 weeks until they are 3 months old

·        Then deworm then every month until they are 6 months of age

Adult Dogs and Cats

·        Deworm every 3 months (4 times each year) based on parasite exposure and incubation periods of various parasites

Pregnant Dogs

·        Deworm once prior to mating

·        Once at whelping (giving birth)

·        Then at 2 and 4 weeks after whelping

Pregnant Cats

·        Should be dewormed at the same time as kittens

Newly Acquired Dogs and Cats

·        Deworm immediately and then repeat the deworming in 2-3 weeks.