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Dog Deworming Schedule! What's the most effective interval? ๐Ÿถ

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Did you know all these deworming schedules? Your dog's health relies on them! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿถ Internal Deworming Schedule ๐Ÿ›
The timing for deworming puppies isn't random! ๐Ÿค”

Around one month old, it's time for their first deworming. ๐Ÿ‘ถ

For puppies under 6 months old, deworm them once a month. ๐Ÿ—“
For puppies over 6 months and adult dogs, deworm every 3 months. ๐Ÿ‘ด๐Ÿฆฎ
Don't forget, if your dog eats raw bones, deworm them every month! ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ˜ท

๐Ÿถ External Deworming Schedule ๐Ÿ›
In hot summer months, deworm your dog externally once a month. ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒก

In autumn and winter, deworm every 2 months. โ„๐ŸŒจ

But remember, there should be a one-week gap between external deworming and baths! ๐Ÿงผ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚ Freshly washed skin lacks oils, which affects the effectiveness of the deworming. Don't be fooled by pet shops offering "bath deworming"! ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿถ Important Notes on Using Deworming Medication ๐Ÿ›
Always follow your vet's advice when deworming internally. ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•
For puppies under 2 months, spot-on treatments are not suitable for external deworming. ๐Ÿšซ
Dosage for both internal and external deworming should be based on your dog's weight according to the instructions! โš–๐Ÿพ

If your dog is pregnant, consult your vet before deworming. ๐Ÿšซ
Lastly, if your dog has diarrhea, vomiting, or other symptoms, deworming medication might not be as effective. ๐Ÿคข
In this case, crush the medication into their food, but don't overfeed them! ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿถ

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### De-worming and Vaccinations: What's the Right Order? Many pet owners get confused about the order of de-worming and vaccinations. I will summarized it for you, making it easier to manage. It's recommended to save this for future reference! ๐ŸŒŸ #### [๐Ÿ’ฉ] 1. Internal De-worming - **Dogs**: Start the first de-worming at 4 weeks of age. If adult worms are found, de-worm again after one week. If not, de-worm again after one month. - **Cats**: Start the first de-worming at 6 weeks of age. Then, de-worm every 1-3 months depending on the specific de-worming medication used. #### [๐Ÿ”] 2. External De-worming - **Dogs**: Start at 6 weeks of age. - **Cats**: Start at 8 weeks of age. Afterward, de-worm monthly. Some medications can be used every three months. #### [๐Ÿ“‹] 3. Core Vaccinations - **๐Ÿถ Dogs**: - First injection at 28/45 days. - Second injection after 21 days. - Third injection after another 21 days. - Rabies vaccine 7-15 days after the third injection. Follow up with annual core vaccines + rabies vaccine. - **๐Ÿฑ Cats**: - First injection at 2 months of age. - Second injection after 28 days. - Third injection after another 28 days. - Rabies vaccine 7-15 days after the third injection. Follow up with annual core vaccines + rabies vaccine. #### ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ Common Dog Vaccination Questions - **๐Ÿƒ 1. Can vaccines be combined?** Yes. For example, for the initial immunization, three injections are required. You can use three doses of VANGUARDยฎ PLUS 5 or the first two doses of VANGUARDยฎ PLUS 5, and the last dose of VANGUARDยฎ PLUS 5-CVL, each 21 days apart. Thereafter, one injection per year of the following: VANGUARDยฎ PLUS 5 or VANGUARDยฎ PLUS 5-CVL,. - **๐Ÿƒ 2. How to vaccinate older dogs?** For dogs older than 8 months, only one injection is needed for the initial immunization, followed by one annual injection. For dogs over 10 years old, vaccines are not recommended due to slower metabolism and other risks. - **๐Ÿƒ 3. When is the best time to administer the rabies vaccine?** The best time is over 4 months of age. If the last combination injection is administered after 4 months, administer the rabies vaccine at least 2 weeks apart from the last combination injection. #### ๐Ÿ™†โ€โ™€๏ธ Common Cat Vaccination Questions - **๐Ÿƒ 1. Best time for vaccination:** - Kittens: Over 8 weeks (55 days). - Adult Cats: Annual booster injection over 12 months. - Observe for a week after long-distance transport or environmental changes before vaccinating. - Do not vaccinate if the cat has a fever over 39.5ยฐC, cold, cough, diarrhea, parasites, has used interferon, or is ill. - **๐Ÿƒ 2. Do cats need the rabies vaccine?** If you have dogs at home or often take your cats outdoors, then it's necessary to vaccinate them against rabies. #### ๐Ÿš˜ De-worming Tips - **[๐Ÿชด] 1. De-worm before vaccinating.** - **[๐Ÿชด] 2. Self-supply of vaccines is not recommended.** Vaccines require strict storage and transport conditions, so it's not recommended to bring them to the pet hospital for injection as this may affect their efficacy. - **[๐Ÿชด] 3. Ensure your pet's health.** Pets must be completely healthy before vaccination. Do not vaccinate if they have diarrhoea, cold, etc. - **[๐Ÿชด] 4. Observe for 30 minutes after vaccination.** To prevent any adverse reactions or emergencies. - **[๐Ÿชด] 5. No baths for 7-10 days after vaccination.** Avoid bathing your pet within a week after vaccination to prevent weakening their immune system. ### [๐ŸŒน] Vaccines don't need to be annual [๐ŸŒท][๐ŸŒบ] ### [๐ŸŒน] Annual antibody tests are recommended [๐ŸŒท][๐ŸŒบ] **โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Save this guide. #PetVaccinations #DogVaccines #CatVaccines #DogDeWorming #CatDeWorming