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Deworming tablet
I have a deworming tablet for my dog that contains Fenbendazole (150mg) and Praziquantel (50mg). My dog might be pregnant, and I want to make sure it’s safe to use. Can any advise me on this?
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It's not advisable to do deworming of a pregnant dog.The recommended safest drug during pregnancy is Fenbendazole at dose of
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You can do deworm her if she is in the advanced gestational stage. If not, avoid doing it.
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Deworming is best done before breeding, but if deworming is needed during pregnancy, the optimal time is during the last third of gestation.This helps reduce worm load in puppies. Fenbendazole is generally considered safe but not Praziquantel.
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