Dog Skin Disease and Deworming

The dog's skin is particularly susceptible to bacterial infections and skin diseases. In fact, some of these diseases are caused by dogs not undergoing deworming. It is necessary to perform external deworming, but we often don't know when to start giving dogs external deworming and how often they should be dewormed. When giving dogs external deworming, it is important to pay attention to avoid poisoning.

When to Start Deworming Dogs

Dogs can undergo their first deworming at six weeks of age, and then once a month for young dogs. There are deworming drops that can control both internal and external parasites, such as large-searazole, which can eliminate roundworms, hookworms, mange mites, fleas, and lice, and also prevent heartworm. Internal deworming is generally done once or twice a month, while external deworming is done once a month.

How Often to Deworm Dogs

The frequency of deworming dogs depends on their age and individual circumstances:

• Dogs under 6 months old should undergo internal and external deworming once a month.
• Dogs over 6 months old who frequently go outside need to undergo external and internal deworming once a month.
• If dogs do not go outside frequently, they can undergo external deworming once a month and internal deworming every 3 months.

Points to Note for Dog Deworming

When performing external deworming on dogs, separate the hair and drop the medication on the middle of the neck. This position can effectively prevent the dog from licking and causing poisoning. The external deworming medication is absorbed into the dog's skin through the sebaceous glands and reaches all parts of the body to prevent parasites. It is recommended to perform external deworming on dogs once a month. If there are external parasites on the dog's body, it is recommended to repeat the drop application after two weeks.