Worming
It is important to consider what worms your pet may be at risk of infection from. Some types of worming treatment will only treat against some and not others. for example, tapeworms versus roundworms. In practice we frequently use a tablet version called Milpro. This is because it effectively treats all worms. We do not recommend pet shop brand womrers as many are not as effective.
Dogs
We recommend worming puppies every month unitl at least six months old. From then it will vary slightly, depending on the product used and how at risk your dog is, but we would recommend at least every three months.
One of the latest veterinary products to our practice is Nexgard Spectra. This is a monthly treatment in a tasty tablet form that effectively treats fleas, ticks and roundworms!
Cats
We recommend worming kittens every month until they are six months old.
Cats who regulary hunt or venture out far and wide are recommended a monthly treatment. This is because the probablity of a worm infection is higher. Low risk house cats may be effectively treated with a wormer every three-six months.
A new product monthly treatment to our practice is Nexgard Combo. Nexgard Combo is an all rounder treating both round and tapeworms but even better it also treats fleas and ticks!
If you want to set up a worming protocol that suits you and your pet please contact the surgery and discuss your options with us. There is a minefield of treatment options out there, but do not worry our team will go through different products and what they treat with you.
Please Note
These factsheets are provided as guidelines only. If you are at all concerned about the wellbeing of your pet then please call Hope Veterinary Surgery immediately by using our phone number 01782 657788.
