Which is the best worming treatment for puppies?
Saparage (answer #2) is right, there is no such thing as a heartworm med that is sold over the counter. That must be a prescription from your vet. OTC dewormers honestly are not that great. It is also recommended that you find out what kind of worms your puppy has: roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms? Tapeworms seem to be the most common since they occur when a dog ingests a flea. My puppy had a case of them last summer and I had to take her to the vet to get proper care because the OTC dewormers just didn’t help to completely get rid of her tapeworms. As for fleas, she is too young for brands like Bio-Spot, Zodiac, Hartz, Adams, and the like – those state puppies must be 12 weeks and older and I wouldn’t recommend them at all. The one’s that work the best – Frontline Plus, K9 Advantix, – those cost more, but are far more effective and you can give either at 8 weeks and older. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Depending on where you live, if it is warm (45 degrees or high
