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)

