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What deworming medicine is best for my young 54-day-old puppy?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 1 month and 23 days old | 46.29 lbs

Please recommend any/some good medicination for deworming ! As she got 1st vaccination in 47th day and the next scheduled vaccination is on 60th day ! And Luccy''s day from birth is 54th today.

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Susan England-Foster

Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on August 3rd, 2017

I would recommend an over the counter dewormer like pyrantel. Pyrantel will kill roundworms and hookworms. I am not sure if India has a problem with whip worms or not. I would recommend taking a fecal sample to your local vet to determine what parasite they have and that way you can treat.
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