Wormer for dogs with no worms, is it safe?

Joseph Niska

Guys, is it safe to give a dog a wormer med even if the owner's not sure if the dog has worms in the first place?

Jennifer Trenton · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject:

from what i know, puppies may start getting worm treatment when they're 2 to 3 weeks old. this is because most puppies either are born with worms or are infected soon after birth. as for dogs, i suggest it is best to ask your vet.

Angela Gellis · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject:

Hmm, from what i've read, wormers, the preventive ones, are safe to use even if your pet has virtually no worms to start with. But to be 100% sure, just check with the vet. Wink

Eleni Gordon · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject:

hmm... while it may seem harmless to give a dog wormers when the animal doesn't even have worms in the first place, i won't say that it's perfectly safe. keep in mind that some wormers may have side-effects that may cause health problems in your pets. so unless you're absolutely certain that your dog is infested with worms, i say lay off the meds.

Edith Pope · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject:

You mentioned about the side effects, eleni. What are these?

Amelia Bowman · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject:

Side effects? I read that there really are no significant side effects to wormers.

To give an idea, I suggest you read the following:
http://www.petshed.com/blog/2008/06/25/the-aftermath-what-are-the-side-effects-of-dog-wormers/

Jennifer Trenton · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

that was a good article. thanks, Amelia!

Douglas Barr · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject:

Yup. Good read. I think that answers the OP's question. Wink