Hi,
I think 'reduced' means you don't need to do it so often. i.e. every three months
My worming schedule might be a little over the top after three months, so I'd go with what your vet says. Different vets have different opinions. I just read so many dog care books which said worm regularly within the first six months of a puppies life.
I believe all puppies are born with worms as they lay dormant in a bitch and reawaken with a vengence when the mother is in whelp. Then its a cycle of reinfection.... mother has worms....passes through the milk..... puppies drink the milk and become infected. The mum cleans up after the pups (yuk!) eats the worms and you are back at the beginning of the cycle again. I am sure someone with more knowledge will correct me if I am wrong.
To help alleviate the worm problem, Aimee as wormed after her season had started and before she was mated. When the puppies were fully weaned off her, I wormed her again.
I don't think you can overdose on any form of worming formula, but in very young puppies, you can give them an upset tummy. All my lot had an upset tummy after they were wormed the first time and it continued for three weeks. My vet was not too worried when i said the puppies are thriving and gaining weight even though their poos where quite loose. When it got to six weeks I wormed then again and after that their little poos were normal and have been normal ever since.
I hope I have covered everyones queries, I certainly didn't mean to worry anyone with my worming schedule. Always believe in doing things more often than not when worming comes mind. My older dogs get done religiously every three months
using drontal. Unfortunately panacur was the only puppy formula available at my vets at the time.
Now where did i put those tablets..........
Sandie xx