New vet changed my GSD's Milbemax dose. Is it still effective?

Hi, it is fine to give the two tablets together as a single dose. The dose is accurate for a 20 kg dog, how often your repeat it will depend on how frequently he comes in contact with parasites. If there are lots of worms in the environment, he could be wormed every 3 months but I would double check with your vet. Hope this helps !

No worries. The one on the left (Simparica) should be given every 30 days and the one on the left (Milbemax) should only be given once initially and then again in 2 weeks for the treatment of roundworms and hookworms. Although if Jake only had tapeworms it only requires one treatment of the Milbemax. Tapeworms, if found in your pets stool, are caused by ingesting a flea, so reinfection is possible if you don’t keep up with giving the Simparica on time every month. I hope this helps. Best wishes and take care!

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is a common question and issue with preventatives in growing puppies. Often times veterinarians may opt for the higher weight range in these preventative products when the weight is borderline between two dosages or when rapid weight gain is expected within the next 30 days. You definitely want to ask Milo's prescribing veterinarian what they think is best for Milo and if going up a weight range would be OK.

Sure. Depends one what worms your pet has be here are some general recommendations: Fenbendazole (liquid or granules, may come in tablet form)- covers a lot of worms Drontal (tablet)- covers hookworms, tapeworms and roundworms

Sentinel has no tick coverage and does not kill fleas. It only sterilizes the eggs. I always go up a size to be safe as most dogs gain weight but rarely lose weight. It has a good safety margin so using the 25-50 pounds medicine would be best. You will continue to need the Simparica or nexgard with this

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sophie. First, you need to ensure the flea medication is labeled for use in puppies. Second, if you do not give medication for the correct weight, it will likely be ineffective. If she already weighs 30 pounds and the medication only covers up to 25 pounds, you will be under dosing her. I hope this information helps!

I do not recommend using vermox in dogs (especially puppies). It can actually be toxic to the bone marrow and there are usually safer alternatives available. If there is a vet nearby, then they can help get you get a dewormer made for dogs. Also, I cannot (legally and ethically) recommend medications without having examined your dog first. If the picture is current and Max is five months old, then he does appear small for his age. He should be bigger than that. However, I don't think any amount of feeding will make him grow any bigger. He actually looks (hard to tell for sure without examining him in-person) in good body condition - meaning that he doesn't look like he's skinny. And, 16.5kg for five months is not too bad. If he is on a good formulated diet, then I do not see a need to add supplements. Adding too much nutrients to the diet may actually cause developmental abnormalities. It's best to just make sure he's healthy and free of parasites. I recommend having a local veterinarian help you out with that. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do about the other dogs and cats attacking him. He may get bolder and more socialized as he ages, which will keep him from getting attacked as much. Also, domestic/purebred dogs are not nearly as hardy as the street dogs; so it's expected that the street dogs will be more aggressive and territorial. I hope that helps and all is well with Max.