Dewormer For Pets – When Is It Time To Administer?

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Have you ever stopped to think about how your pet is exposed during outdoor walks? This is the moment when they come into contact with various things that may be contaminated, such as water, food and even other animals. To protect them from these threats, it is important that the administration of the pet dewormer is up to date.

Do you know when is the right time to give them the dewormer?

In this article, see what the drug is for and how it should be administered!

What is a pet dewormer and what is it used for?

The dewormer is used to protect your pet from diseases caused by worms, which can impair the absorption of nutrients, as well as causing several others damages to the health and well-being of the animal.

But not only that. Some of these parasites can also transmit diseases to the humans, called zoonoses. This is the case of two very common worms, Ancylostoma spp and Toxocara spp, which are normally present in the digestive tract of dogs and cats, but their larvae can penetrate the human skin and cause the disease popularly known as “creeping eruption”.

In case of verminoses, some symptoms are very common in pets. So stay tuned if your pet shows any of these signs:

  • Presence of white spots or pieces of worms in the feces, which will have a pasty consistency and a very strong smell;
  • Excessive tiredness and indisposition;
  • Weak hair, with greater fall and without shine;
  • Bulky adbomen;
  • Weight loss;
  • Diarrhea.

When you notice manifestations like these, especially if they occur at the same time, look for a veterinarian.

When to deworm your pet

The dewormer for your pet can be used both as a treatment after infection, and as a prevention, to avoid possible contamination. In any case, the drug may be administer under a veterinarian supervision.

It is the professional who will determine the formula and the appropriate dose of the drug to use, in addition to the frequency. This lats factor is mainly determined by the pressure of infection, that is, the chance that each pet has to acquire worms, according to:

  • Where it lives;
  • The age;
  • The contact with other animales;
  • Among other factors.

In addition, the veterinarian will request coproparasitological exams to evaluate the presence of worms and the evolution of the treatment with deworming.

So, not to take any risks, follow the instructions of the professional and pay attention to your pet’s deworming schedule.

Dewormer for dogs and cats

The deworming prevents various diseases and complications for your pet. The start and frequency of administration will be determined by the veterinarian. But, in general, it can be started from 4 weeks of life for dogs puppies and 6 weeks in cats, being repeated at 2-week intervals.

From a certain age (approximately 2 months), deworming can be repeated every 3 months or more, according to the veterinarian’s recommendation.

Remember that even animals that do not go outdoors must be dewormed, as worms can come into contact with your pet in different ways (Including through geckos and rodents), even if he does not leave the house or apartment.

Vetnil® has in its portfolio Vetmax® Plus, a deworming agent with a broad spectrum of action. Indicated for dogs and cats, it is available in pills and in a liquid version, faciliting the administration.

Want to know where to find it? Check the distributor closest to you on our website.

Remember to always consult the Veterinarian for guidance on your pet’s health and well-being, including the frequency of deworming.

Comments

Letícia Renck
Acharia muito interessante poder partilhar estes posto com os tutores, que ficam desorientados com a venda descontrolada de vermífugos nas agropecuárias sem o controle do médico veterinária
07/06/2022 ás 22:58
Márcia Martins de Barros Neto
Boa noite! Pode ser administrado em cadelas prenhas pra que a ninhada fique protegida contra vermes?
14/06/2022 ás 18:49
Benedita Lopes viana de Souza
Queria saber de quantos em quantos meses devo dar vermifero, e se tenho que dar prá todos da casa
18/06/2022 ás 10:38
Ana Karine
Importante
02/07/2022 ás 19:17
Sergio melo
Estou usando vetmax em uma ninhada de cachorros da raça pitbuul eles fizeram 3 meses no dia 4 de julho, eu vermifuguei no dia 17 maio e 17 dr junho, gostaria de saber se posso vermifugar novamente agora no dia 6 de julho ?
06/07/2022 ás 18:19
Douglas Souza
Tenho um pitbul de 2 meses vermefuguei ele hoje e achei ele estranho meio mole e normal ? Dia 13 de julho ele tomou vacina v8 e dia 15 de julho tomou remedio pra pulga e carapato
16/07/2022 ás 21:35
Sonia
Boa noite dei o remediovetmax plus faz uns dois meses, ela tem um ano de idade e da raça vira-lata, só que hoje ela colocou uma pequena lombriga nas fezes, como devo proceder com o remédio. Obrigado pela atenção
18/07/2022 ás 18:57
Josehane Martins
Tenho uma maltes de 4 anos e a barriga dela vive roncando vo O se tivesse lombrigas dentro. Como devo vermifugar?
28/08/2022 ás 13:56
Taciana Gonçalves dos Santos
Eu vacinei meu cachorro sábado dia 17/092022 , foi a primeira vacina dele ele tem 2 meses, além da vacina ele tomou uma dose de Vermex plus,e desde ontem ele está vomitando, não quer comer e nem tomar água, oque eu faço?
19/09/2022 ás 11:35
LUDMILLA GONCALVES DE ANDRADE
Oi, Boa tarde ! Estou usando chemital dei a primeira dose quando o animal tinha um pouco mais de um mês de vida,a segunda dose não sei se dei , mais agora no dia 10de outubro de 1ml do vermífugo,ele eliminou os vermes , quando eu posso repetir ?
13/10/2022 ás 15:23
Eliane
O vetmax plus , previne contra vermes do coração ?
27/10/2022 ás 12:48
Tatiane Quintino
Tem dois pet um pincher de 3 anos e meio e um barce de 1/4 messes quando devo dar remédio de verme para eles
04/11/2022 ás 14:52
Alessandra Pereira labre
Meus cães são de pequeno porte tem um de 1,5 kg a dose recomendada pelo veterinário foi de 2,5 ml estou preocupada, será que não é muito pra ele?
12/11/2022 ás 13:48
Saionara de Fátima Pinto
Meu gatinho tem 45 dias já posso dar vermífugo??
23/11/2022 ás 18:55
Claudia Márcia Souza da Silva
Vermifuguei meus Pets dia 29 de novembro já posso dar a vitamina
30/11/2022 ás 10:39
Darla Rodas
El antiparasito se lo da después de comer o antes de comer o en cualquier momento?
24/05/2023 ás 16:37
Mairena
A mí gato le salen como unos gusanos pequeños y blancos del ano y el veterinario de confianza está de vacaciones y estoy preocupada que puedo hacer mientras o que pude ser
08/04/2024 ás 02:26
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