Do you have to take your horse to the vet for deworming?

Do you have to take your horse to the vet for deworming?

Your vet should be your first go-to resource on all equine medical topics. Discuss worming schedules with your vet before you give your horse any kind of over-the-counter dewormer. Some vets include route deworming in their standard visits which, frequently, horse owners aren’t even aware of.

Why are wormers bad for a horse's health?

Horse Wormers. Internal parasites can steal nutrition, energy and good health from your horse, even impairing growth and performance.

How long does dewormer last on a dog?

Fortunately, there are new internal anti-parasitics for dogs, with sustained-release molecules, that are applied on the skin, remain active for one month, and do not need to be re-administered straight away.

Which is the best dewormer for a horse with ascarids?

Pyrantel, fenbendazole and oxibendazole are good for treating ascarids in young horses. Ivermectin resistance is common in ascarids. 3. In herd situations, fecal egg counts should be used to select moderate and high egg shedders for deworming.