all paws on deck
Intake Protocol
Each dog will be treated at intake as follows. Foster parents are responsible for picking up medication at the rescue, administering and reporting back when done.
Pyrantel Protocol
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Pyrantel dosage is 1mL for every 10 pounds.
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Pyrantel is administered for 1 day every two weeks
Puppies
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Puppies should be given Pyrantel when they are two weeks, four weeks, and six weeks of age
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If puppies are suspected of having a severe worm issue, see Panacur instructions
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Pyrantel is administered for one day
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Weigh puppies using a food scale or a household scale to determine dosage (see dosage chart)
Nursing Moms
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Nursing moms should be given pyrantel upon intake, and every two weeks thereafter until her puppies are weaned
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Pyrantel is administered for one day
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The dosage is based on weight (see dosage chart)
Pregnant moms
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Pregnant moms should be given pyrantel upon intake, and every two weeks thereafter until her puppies are weaned
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Pyrantel is administered for one day
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The dosage is based on weight (see dosage chart)
Panacur Protocol
Pregnant Moms
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Do NOT give Panacur to pregnant dogs
Puppies
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Puppies shall receive their first dose of Panacur at 8 weeks of age, UNLESS they have a severe worm issue
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Puppies with a severe worms may be given Panacur at 6 weeks of age
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Panacur is administered for five days in a row
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The dosage is based on weight (see dosage chart)
Nursing Moms
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Nursing moms should not receive their first dose of Panacur until their puppies have reached 5 weeks of age
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Panacur is administered for five days in a row
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The dosage is based on weight (see dosage chart)
