Can Dogs Get Worms From Raw Diet
Raw fed dogs should be wormed every month?!
Rowan Sanderson sits down with Dr. Brendan Clarke, President of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS) to briefly discuss and dispel the myth that raw fed dogs should be wormed every month. The guys also discuss best practices on worming your raw-fed dog.
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What determines when you need to worm your dog?
It's a total myth that you need to worm your raw-fed dog every month. "It's not about what you're feeding as to how frequently you need to worm your dog."
One way to be sure when to worm your dog is to do a worm count. Your vet, and various other companies, can conduct this for you. If you live in the UK, you may visit wormcount.com where you will be given a kit, which you send back with a stool sample to them and get a worm count done for you. If no eggs are found, there is no need to worm your dog.
The lifecycle of a worm
It takes a month, or 30 days, for a worm to be ingested, attach itself to the dog's intestine, and start producing eggs.
Considerations for worming your puppies
For pups who most likely got their worms from mum, it may be better to worm once a month and pay close attention as time goes on. From four to six months old, every three months is a good frequency. If they are still showing negative counts after one year, then worming once every six months is more than adequate.
The only exception may be when the whole family travels—for example, the southeast of the country, where there is a risk of lungworm.
If you're looking for a natural de-worming product, try our Worms Away.
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Can Dogs Get Worms From Raw Diet
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On worming raw fed dogs monthly – is the answer different if they're regularly eating wild caught game?
ReplyThe risk of them getting worms is higher when they're eating wild game – however, you can reduce that risk by freezing the game for at least 3 weeks before feeding. Carry out regular worm counts, and take action as needed x
ReplyWorthy listen as I don't worm unless we have to going to continent, otherwise I use herbal. Never heard of egg /worm count so to be safe will look into that. Thanks for creating and sharing
ReplyHi, does feeding rabbit and cow ears with fur on help with the natural worming of your dog?
ReplyHi – the fur will help to give your dogs colon a gentle cleaning as it passes through, and can be useful in helping to prevent worms. However, it shouldn't be relied on solely or considered 100% effective and we wouldn't recommend using fur as the sole wormer should your dog actually have worms. We would recommend carrying out regular worm counts and taking any further action if required x
ReplyHi
If I do wormcount which is negative do I still need to use worms away monthly? Thanks
Hi there – while there is no obligation to give anything if the wormcount is negative, Worms Away can be given monthly if you wish, as a preventative x
ReplyIs worms away safe for my dog who has had Pancriatitis? I do not want to use chemical wormers advised by my vet…
ReplyHi there – yes worms away is safe for dogs with pancreatitis. It would be worthwhile carrying out a regular worm count, at least twice a year (in spring and autumn) – this is a faecal test that detects worm eggs and debris. You can then take further action if you need to. You can order a test kit through your Bella & Duke customer portal if you're a customer, or direct from wormcount themselves. Results are emailed to you within a couple of days x
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