How to feed deworming medicine to a small dog

Feeding deworming medicine to a small dog can be done by placing the medicine in a can or dog food, or using a feeder. The dosage of the deworming medicine must be strictly according to the dog's weight. When a small dog is infected with parasites, it can lead to symptoms such as weight loss, malnutrition, and dull hair. It is necessary to timely administer deworming medicine. Dog deworming medicines are divided into internal and external types. External deworming medicines are usually drops, mainly for topical use, dropped on the dog's neck and shoulder skin. Oral administration is usually internal deworming medicine.

Firstly, if your small dog has difficulty taking medicine, you can mix the deworming medicine in dog food. However, small dogs usually have a keen sense of smell, so you can also choose to mix it in cans with stronger flavors. If your dog refuses to eat the mixed food, you may need to use a feeder or take your dog to a pet hospital for the veterinarian to help administer the medicine. There are also very palatable deworming medicines on the market, made into beef flavors that dogs love, and dogs will usually eat them willingly.

Secondly, when administering deworming medicine to a small dog, you must follow the instructions strictly according to the dog's weight. Overdosing can easily irritate the dog's stomach and intestines, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and even poisoning. Insufficient dosage may lead to incomplete deworming, requiring another round of treatment.

Finally, for preventive deworming, dogs under 6 months old need an internal deworming every month, while those over 6 months old need an internal deworming every three months. If your dog has already been infected with parasites when you administer deworming medicine, it is necessary to conduct another deworming, and the specific method should be followed strictly according to the veterinarian's advice.