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Worming a Springer

You need to ensure you are regularly worming a Springer Spaniel to protect both him and your family members from these parasites, particularly if you have small children as some worms can cause blindness.

How often do I worm my Springer Spaniel?

Springer Spaniel Puppies 4 to 12 weeks of age should be wormed every two weeks.

From age 12 weeks to 6 months puppies should be wormed monthly

From 6 months onward dogs and puppies should be wormed every 3 months.

What are some of the symptoms that my dog or puppy has intestinal worms?

If your springer spaniel begins to show some of the following symptoms then he may have contracted worms and it will need to be treated promptly

  • Loss of appetite
  • The dog's coat is in poor condition
  • The dog has a pot belly appearance - especially in puppies
  • The dog or puppy suffers weight loss
  • Diarrhea (sometimes bloody diarrhea)
  • Vomiting
  • Lethargy
  • Anemia - The dog or puppy has pale gums
  • Worm segments around the anal area. These segments look like small grains of rice or sesame seeds.
  • Continual licking of the anal area
  • The dog or puppy scoots around on it's rear end.
  • Coughing if juvenile roundworm have migrated to the dog's lungs

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