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Prescription Dewormer for Dogs

Prescription dewormers can be given to your pup by your veterinarian to help treat specific parasites. There are plenty of dog dewormers but none are effective against all parasites. Attempting to deworm your pup at home can prove costly and ineffective. Your veterinarian will run tests to determine if your pet has contracted any internal parasites and will prescribe a dewormer accordingly. In the absence of a positive fecal test for worm eggs, your veterinarian will select a dewormer based on the environment surrounding your dog and your pets lifestyle habits (hiking, traveling or camping). Many dewormers will need to be given to your pup twice, once to remove adult worms and again to remove any worms that were still in the larval stage during the first dose. Petco offers prescription dewormers in chewable and flavor tablet forms.

FAQs About Dog Dewormer Medicine

Medication used when treating worms can vary as no medication is effective against all parasites. Your veterinarian will test your dog to determine if your pet has contracted any internal parasites and will prescribe a dewormer accordingly. In the absence of a positive fecal test for worm eggs, your veterinarian will select a dewormer based on the environment surrounding your dog and your pets lifestyle habits (hiking, traveling or camping).

There are many deworming medications, but none are effective for treating more than one type of parasite. Since none are effective against all worms, your veterinarian will carry out tests to determine what parasite is present and prescribe your pup with the right medication. There are also combination prescriptions that are also effective against fleas, ticks and preventing heartworms.

There are some over the counter dewormer medications that are available to treat your pup at home. There is no dewormer that can remove all parasites which is why it's recommended you discuss treatment with your veterinarian. Your dog will be tested and prescribed the correct medication to treat your pup.