How to deworm Boykin Retrievers? Many parents don’t know what deworming is. In fact, deworming is very important for Boykin Retrievers. Even if no worms are found in the feces, your Boykin Spaniel should be dewormed on a regular basis. So let’s find out today!

1. Why should you deworm a Boykin Retriever?

Because Boykin Spaniels are prone to diarrhea when they are 2-3 months old, which is commonly known as "intestinal inversion". Many parents believe that the cause of a Boykin Spaniel's intestines turning over is overeating. In fact, this is not the case. Boykin retriever diarrhea is caused by parasites in the body and infection with enteritis. Therefore, we are going to help deworm the Boykin Retriever. Generally speaking, it is best for Boykin retriever puppies under 6 months of age to be dewormed once a month, and for adult dogs once a quarter.

2. Key points for deworming Boykin Hounds:

1. It is best to deworm the Boykin Spaniel puppy for the first time when it is one month old;

2. Puppies before half a year old need internal deworming once a month, and after half a year old, it can be done once every two or three months; external deworming needs to be done once every month in spring and summer, and once every three months in autumn and winter. That’s it.

3. Recommended internal deworming: Bayer from Germany, this should be fed with meals. Personal recommendation for external deworming: Dapaiai, Bayer from Germany.

4. When purchasing anthelmintics, be sure to read the instructions. There are dosage requirements on it. Feed according to the instructions. External anthelmintic drugs are drops, and the dosage instructions must be strictly followed.

3. Common medicines for deworming Boykin dogs. How to deworm Boykin dogs?

Generally, anthelmintics can be used to drive away parasites in puppies. Commonly used albendazole and levamisole are taken orally, 1 tablet per 5 pounds, once a day for 3 days. They are effective against roundworms, pinworms and hookworms. Mebendazole is effective against roundworms, pinworms, hookworms, whipworms and nematodes.

Compound Mebendazole (Quick-acting Intestinal Chongqing) is made from a combination of Mebendazole and Levamisole Hydrochloride. Take 2 tablets immediately. Praziquantel can treat tapeworm infection, 10 to 20 mg per kilogram of body weight can be taken orally once.