worming treatment

I have a question about wormer for puppies. I wondered if anyone has heard of a spray wormer for puppies. I've had animals my whole life and never heard of it but thought maybe it was something new. I had Bella at the vet to get her first injection yesterday and asked when she would be due to be wormed. when i told the vet she had been wormed the day I brought her home and the breeder gave her a spray wormer I got a raised eyebrow. The vet had never heard of it, and that Bella's tummy was a little swollen which could be worms. Got worming powder from her and to go back next week for more. Have to say I felt a bit daft when i got the raised eyebrow

I haven't heard of it but its been a while since I had a pup. I use drontal every 3 months ish (I'm forgetfull lol) x

I'm pretty forgetful too but the vet thankfully sends out a reminder when its due. Downside is the envelope has my name and address on the front and YOUR WORMER IS DUE in huge letters printed on the back lol

I've got to say I've never heard of it, either! Having said that, pups should be wormed at 2 weeks, 5 weeks & 8 weeks, followed by monthly worming till 6 months & then 3 months, so another worming won't hurt!

Millie&Bella wrote:I'm pretty forgetful too but the vet thankfully sends out a reminder when its due. Downside is the envelope has my name and address on the front and YOUR WORMER IS DUE in huge letters printed on the back lol

Y'know I've never thought of that - my vet does the same! The postie must think I have worm problems!

Where do you spray it? On their coat, or on their tongue?

Before I got Violet she had been getting a syrup wormer, but now she just gets a tablet that also protects her against fleas.

Syrup is often used with young pups - it's far easier to get it down them, especially at 2 & 5 weeks old!

They sprayed it on her tongue. I just found it strange as I'd only ever heard of the powder/tablets/paste. then with the look from the vet it made me very sceptical

If it's just a syrup wormer in a spray decanter bottle, then that seems like quite a good idea. I remember the cat having to get a liquid medication, and it was given through a plastic (no needle) syringe into his mouth - a spray would have been much easier!

It was probably a syrup which she squirted into the mouth instead of using a blunt syringe.

I wouldn't worry too much. As long as you're going to keep up to date with the worming, then there won't be a problem. It normally takes 4 or 5 wormings (2 weeks, 5 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks & 16 weeks) to get the all worms under control.

Thank you for the replies and reassurance. Not feeling quite so daft now