What drugs should be used for internal parasite prevention in puppies?

Internal parasite prevention in puppies is recommended to use parasite control drugs containing ingredients such as milbemycin, which have a relatively small stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract and good parasite control effects. These drugs are mainly used to kill common intestinal parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms. If the puppy is infected with parasites such as coccidia, it is recommended to use sulfa-based parasite control drugs.

Puppies generally refer to dogs under 18 months old or dogs less than 6 months old. The gastrointestinal function of dogs at this age is generally weak, and it is recommended to choose parasite control drugs with low gastrointestinal stimulation. Generally, it is recommended to use parasite control drugs containing milbemycin, which have a wide safety range, weak stimulation to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, and good parasite control effects. They are mainly used to kill common intestinal parasites such as roundworms and tapeworms. For preventive parasite control, it is recommended to do it once a month. If the dog has obvious symptoms of parasite infection, it is recommended to feed continuously for 2-3 days, and use under the guidance of a pet doctor if necessary.

In addition, if a dog is infected with uncommon parasites such as giardia and coccidia, it is recommended to use related parasite control drugs. For example, if a dog is infected with giardia, it is recommended to use drugs containing metronidazole, and for coccidia infections, sulfa-based or amprolium-based drugs are needed.

Finally, puppies not only need to take care of internal parasite prevention but also external parasite prevention. External parasite prevention is mainly used to kill common external parasites such as fleas and lice. It is recommended to use external parasite control drugs containing selamectin. Before using the drug, the appropriate dosage should be selected according to the dog's weight. External parasite control drugs are skin drops, which can be directly applied to areas of the dog's body that cannot be licked, such as the head and neck. The efficacy of these drugs can usually last for 25-30 days, so it is generally recommended to perform external parasite control once a month.