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Originally Posted by bjh  I order my vaccinations from Revival and give them myself. My vet does not recommend worming unless the pups are tested positive for worms. Over the last few years I have not had any puppy test positive for worms so I do not worm them.
I recommend taking a stool sample in of the pups when they are around 6 weeks old or sooner if they start experiencing loose stools. If the mom has been outside or has had hookworms in the past then you need to get the pups stools checked at 4 weeks.
Coccidia is common with many puppies so even if the pups check negative for worms you still need to make sure they are negative for coccidia. Coccidia can sometimes be hard to detect unless the pup is actually shedding the coccidia, so again, if a puppy starts having icky stools, it should be taken to the vet immediately. Albon is needed to treat coccidia. |
Coccidia is more common in Texas, than in this area. A lot depends on where you live.
My dogs never leave home, and when at the vet I carry them so the likelyhood of them picking up worms is very rare.