This is very useful information about dog worms,
Worming is a common problems with dogs and has a number of unpleasant side effects such as a loss of weight, bloated stomach and diarrhoea. The most common roundworms around are the toxocara canis. Eliminating them is a must as they can be easily transmitted to children and, if left untreated over a long period of time, can lead to their blindness. As a result of this potential danger researchers have come up with a number of different solutions to help relieve your pet from worming.

Vets generally recommend that a dog’s treatment for worms begins from the age of 2 weeks old. To be on the safe side vets further recommend that your puppy is actually treated when he is 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 and 24 weeks old. After this rigorous treatment, his adult routine of every 3-6 months may start. It is vital that a nursing bitch is treated at the same time as her puppies.

Treatment comes in different forms and it is up to you to decide which you find most suitable for your puppy. A dog’s dosage and type of treatment depends on his age and weight.

Single Dose Wormer for small Dogs and Puppies from 2 weeks old weighing up to 6 kg (13.2lb):
This is an effective remedy as one treatment exterminates any roundworms or tapeworms present. The packet contains 6 tablets, each of 100 mg nitroscanate sufficient for up to 6 treatments. For most effective results, tablets should be taken with a bit of food in the morning when the dog’s stomach is still empty.

Single Dose Wormer for Dogs and Puppies from 2 weeks old from 6 kg (13.2 lb) to 40 kg (88 lb):
This is also an effective remedy, identical to the aforementioned but suitable for a different category of dogs. One packet contains 4 Tablets of 500mg nitroscanate providing for up to 4 treatments. For most effective results, tablets should again be taken with a bit of food in the morning with the dog’s stomach is still empty.

Dual Action Wormers for Dogs.
One Packet contains tablets which kill both roundworms and tapeworms. This is suitable for dogs over 6 months old.

Another method which you can use in order to combat the problem of worming is herbal treatment which, even though is more expensive has proved to be effective in a large number of cases.

Worming Mix Preventative
This mixture comes in bottles of 100 ml. It is a traditional anti-parasitic herb mixture which tones up and strengthens the gut wall making it more resistant to worms while at the same time expelling them. A systematic use of this remedy will leave your dog’s gut healthier.

This remedy consists of herbs such as Aloes, Cayenne , Thyme and Bach Flower. It should be give at a dose rate of 20 drops, twice a day every 3 weeks. For even better results, a maintenance dose of two 5 drop doses in one day is recommended and should be carried out every 4th day.

Worming Programme Acute
This remedy must only used in specific cases where the dog is experiencing sever infestation. Even though it is a slightly complex procedure in comparison to the other methods, if it is done effectively then you will most definitely see good results. It is a pack containing a 50 ml worming mix, 25 ml Senna extract and 150 g of slippery Elm powder.

At night:

* Add some water to the Worming Mix.
* Place it over the tongue at night and give your dog 40 drops.

In the Morning:

* Mix the Senna Extract in a dessertspoonful of Slippery Elm Powder with water.
* Make it into a paste.
* Place it over the tongue at night and give your dog 10 drops.

Repeat the above process for a period of 4 days and then after an interval of 3 weeks.

This may then be used as a maintenance treatment at the rate of 5 drops every 3 rd or 4th day (as in the preventative programme above).