Page 4 - Sydney Toy Poodles Care sheet

Puppy health

- Please stay on top of worming it is very important, we will have wormed the puppy prior to
you taking them home but it is your responsibility to do worming from the date you take
your pup home

★ To ensure your pet and family stay safe from worms you should follow this worming
schedule
- From the age of 2 weeks every second week till they are 12 weeks old
- Then every month until they are six months old
- Then every 3 months for life depending on the products used.

Signs that your dog has worms:

-If left untreated, worms in dogs can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of appetite, anaemia,
weight loss and in extreme cases death. Be aware of the following signs of worms in dogs.
If you suspect your dog has worms you can always call us or seek the advice of a vet.
• Scooting (dragging their bottom across the ground)
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Dehydration
• Lethargy

You will need to buy:
o Nexguard spectra chewable: NexGuard should be given monthly. NexGuard
spectra covers ticks, fleas, ear mites, worms (tapeworm included). Follow the
prescribed instructions in the packaging when providing the tablet (tablet size based
on dog’s weight).
o Drontal all wormer: tablet should be given every 2 weeks. Follow the prescribed
instructions in the package when providing the tablet.
o Vita Care multi-vitamin and calcium given every 1-2 twice a week to your dog
just as an added supplement to maintain its health.

- If your dog has diarrhoea, mix 4 tablespoons of natural Greek yoghurt, 1 teaspoon of dried
mint and 1 piece of crushed garlic.

- For constipation - there is digestive stimulators that are efficient, but duck jerky (black dog)
is our go to, 2 pieces should be sufficient to get the bowl moving