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What's the best safe dewormer for my puppy and her non-nursing mom?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 15 lbs

What is the best dewormer for my puppy and her mother? She isnt nursing or pregant.

4 Answers

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 4th, 2017

If the stools are otherwise normal and there is no blood in the stool, then I would recommend the basic dewormer Pyrantel Palmoate, which treats for hookworms and roundworms.
If your pets have obviously loose stool, then they may need a broader spectrum dewormer such as Fenbendazole. However it is always advised to get a fecal exam done first through your vet to identify which worms are present. Once that is done, the appropriate dewormer can be selected because not one dewormer will cover all possible intestinal worms).

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on August 8th, 2017
I would recommend a trip to the veterinarian to young Maisey. The vet will be able to identify exactly what types of wom infestation she has using a fecal sample. Then the appropriate wormer can be prescribed. Best of luck to you both.
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Answered By Emily, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on June 12th, 2017
There are non-prescription, over the counter, deworming medication is available. They are all usually safe for puppies as long as given according to label instructions. After giving a dewormer dogs can have diarrhea and you could see worms pass in their feces. Most dewormers would take care of the common GI parasites such as roundworms and hookworms. The dewormers you listed are all safe for puppies her age. You could use any of those dewormers however if the vomiting worms continue or she has diarrhea that does not go away within a day she should likely see her veterinarian as it could require a prescription strength dewormer.
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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on September 29th, 2017
I would advise using a broad spectrum de-worming product to rid your Pup of the infestation. If he is passing these many in his feces he has a high worm burden and needs treatment. You can purchase a broad spectrum worming treatment from a veterinarian, online or at a pet store.
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