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Um, they have worms already?
They can be.

Most that just have a litter here and there are unfamiliar with the protocol.

For many that are actual "breeders", the dam is dewormed with a low dose every day for 20 days prior to whelp.
This gives the pups a great start, although the pups still need to be on a deworming program.

Great Job Secouno- many start deworming WAY to late on their pups. Some don't even give the first dose til 6 weeks!
 

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Never heard of deworming mom for nearly a month beforehand. But I have heard that it doesn't matter if she has active worms or not, there's hidden eggs waiting for labor to show up, so pups will still need to be wormed.
Dewormed both mom and dad about a week before the pups were born.

How does deworming less than the proper amount for weight for 20 days help? First thought is resistance, but idk.
 

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Dogs are different and no resistance. They are not ruminants like sheep and goats.
Only a few dewormers are safe during pregnancy.

In so doing you are breaking and keeping parasitic issues at bay for all pups born.

Some are born so loaded they may not make it til 3 weeks of age.
 

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Dogs are different and no resistance. They are not ruminants like sheep and goats.
Only a few dewormers are safe during pregnancy.

In so doing you are breaking and keeping parasitic issues at bay for all pups born.

Some are born so loaded they may not make it til 3 weeks of age.

So worms can be passed to pups in utero?

And when you say there is no dog resistance are you saying that the worms don't develop resistance or the dog doesn't? 'Cuz always thought it was the worms...

Just curious.:)
 

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So worms can be passed to pups in utero?

And when you say there is no dog resistance are you saying that the worms don't develop resistance or the dog doesn't? 'Cuz always thought it was the worms...

Yes, pups can be born wormy.

It (meaning parasites) does not build resistance to the dewormer. - Using low dose extended during pregnancy...

Not all dewormers are safe during pregnancy.
 

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OK, another "um". The mother isn't wormed before breeding?? Guess I'm just not up on dog care. Better check this stuff out in case I get one!

Nevermind, SBCs post didn't show before I posted. Kinda weird.
 
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