How regularly should you tell owners to worm their dogs?

The European Scientific Counsel for Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) recommends that dogs are wormed every 3 months – at least four times a year ^* .

However, younger dogs and those whose lifestyle makes them more vulnerable to infection – such as dogs that hunt – may need more regular worming. More information about worming frequencies for puppies can be found on our Puppies and Worms pages.

* ESCCAP Guideline 1 - Worm control in dogs and cats (second edition September 2010)