Intestinal Parasite Prevention Recommendations

For optimal intestinal parasite prevention:

All puppies and kittens should receive Strongid at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age.  This dewormer treats roundworms, the parasite we are most concerned with in very young pups.

At 8 weeks of age all puppies should be started on Heartgard Plus, which contains a dewormer.

At 8-10 weeks of age all kittens should receive Drontal and all puppies not starting Heartgard Plus should receive Drontal Plus.  Drontal and Drontal Plus treat roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.

We recommend a fecal test at 12 weeks of age to ensure the intestinal parasites have been cleared.

All dogs and cats should have a fecal test annually and treated with Drontal (cats) or Drontal Plus (dogs) as appropriate based on fecal results.