As long as there are no signs of worms, I wouldn't just routinely deworm. When the puppies go for their last vet check before going to their new homes, I'd just have a fecal done at that time to make sure they are free from worms and other parasites. I don't deworm my two dogs or two cats routinely at all anymore...I had fecals done on all four a couple months ago which all came back negative..I just plan to do fecals maybe once a year (or if I suspect worms). I do give the two dogs a heartworm preventative though..heartworms are bad in this area, and heartworms are very dangerous and not worth the risk. That is the only type of worm preventative I feel should be used as a precaution because heartworms can be fatal.
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