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fannie · 10-01-2009, 12:33 PM

I view this in 2 different ways. As strictly a pet owner, I only worm if it's an issue. My pets have a fecal done at their yearly exam. If we need to worm then we do.

As a breeder, I believe that prevention is key. We have to send our puppies to their new homes with every ounce of protection that we can offer. I use Marquis for coccidia treatment and prevention. Puppies are given Marquis at 2weeks and 4 weeks old. Mom is given a dose 2 weeks prior to delivery and also at the 2 and 4 week mark with the puppies. Marquis is a horse wormer that my vet gives me and has given me the proper dosage for dogs. Puppies are then given a dose of Ivomec to cover stomach parasies and heart wormes at 12 weeks. My adults are given the Ivomec once a month.

10-01-2009, 12:33 PM	#8
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,693	I view this in 2 different ways. As strictly a pet owner, I only worm if it's an issue. My pets have a fecal done at their yearly exam. If we need to worm then we do. As a breeder, I believe that prevention is key. We have to send our puppies to their new homes with every ounce of protection that we can offer. I use Marquis for coccidia treatment and prevention. Puppies are given Marquis at 2weeks and 4 weeks old. Mom is given a dose 2 weeks prior to delivery and also at the 2 and 4 week mark with the puppies. Marquis is a horse wormer that my vet gives me and has given me the proper dosage for dogs. Puppies are then given a dose of Ivomec to cover stomach parasies and heart wormes at 12 weeks. My adults are given the Ivomec once a month. __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!