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YorkieRose · 12-02-2005, 11:39 AM

Do whatever you are comfortable doing and what works for your dogs..I have seen too many Yorkies get very ill from routine worming.

If a breeder has a history of worms in their dogs, then they might need to keep on top and worm often...but you can rid breeding dogs of worms, treat the soil and not get wormy pups litter after litter.

Pets are very different IMO..they need a stool sample taken to the vet at their annual check-up time...or if once a year worries you, do it every 6 months.
I worm my pups at 8 weeks. I do a stool check at 10 weeks, and again at 12 wks..I have never had to worm them past the 8 week worming..JMO

I have read the commerical breeders forum and breeders like that need big time, regular worming schedules...us liitle guys do not, unless the stool checks are showing worms..again JMO.
PS..this does not apply to tapes..they do not show in a stool sample..also regular worms meds do not get rid of tapes..you need medicate for tapes only. Tape worms come from fleas..

12-02-2005, 11:39 AM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	worming Do whatever you are comfortable doing and what works for your dogs..I have seen too many Yorkies get very ill from routine worming. If a breeder has a history of worms in their dogs, then they might need to keep on top and worm often...but you can rid breeding dogs of worms, treat the soil and not get wormy pups litter after litter. Pets are very different IMO..they need a stool sample taken to the vet at their annual check-up time...or if once a year worries you, do it every 6 months. I worm my pups at 8 weeks. I do a stool check at 10 weeks, and again at 12 wks..I have never had to worm them past the 8 week worming..JMO I have read the commerical breeders forum and breeders like that need big time, regular worming schedules...us liitle guys do not, unless the stool checks are showing worms..again JMO. PS..this does not apply to tapes..they do not show in a stool sample..also regular worms meds do not get rid of tapes..you need medicate for tapes only. Tape worms come from fleas..