Worm treatment for dogs

Dosage levels of all our products are determined by your pet’s weight. So you must accurately weigh your pet before using this product. Your dog must be a minimum weight of 2 kg and over 2 weeks old to be able to use Worm Screen for dogs. Please see the  product page for our helpful dosage guidance table for this product.

Official veterinary guidance advises that dogs should be wormed a minimum of every 3 months (4 times per annum). However dependent on your  family and pet lifestyle there may be increased risk factors that could indicate more frequent monthly de-worming is required. Please see our advice on key risk factors (link to relevant page) for more information. If you are unsure of the frequency you should be de-worming your pet then refer to your vet for further advice. See information for puppies here (see next question)               

Puppies may be wormed with this product from 2kg weight if over 2 weeks of age and every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age. It is advisable to treat the bitch at the same time as the puppies. Thereafter puppies should be treated at 3 monthly intervals until 6 months of age.

This medicine as been approved by the UK Government Veterinary Medicines Regulator. The treatment actives in Worm Screen for dog are very established with a long track record for safety with your dog. 

However if your pet has ever reacted to any of the active ingredients in this product then this product should not be used. 

If you are unsure please check for more information on the product information leaflet for this product or speak to your vet.        

Fleas can carry a species of tapeworm so if your pet does suffer a flea infestation it is important to ensure your pet’s worming schedule is up to date with a product such as Worm Screen that is effective against tapeworm.       

This product is designed for the treatment of mixed infestations with the following roundworms and tapeworms

in adult dogs and puppies:

Roundworms: Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina (late immature forms and mature forms)

Hookworms: Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma caninum (adults)

Tapeworms: Taenia spp., Dipylidium caninum

Yes, Flea Screen and Worm Screen products can be used together and treat different types of parasites. For all products follow dosage guidelines and product usage advice provided in the product information leaflet in pack. 

Consult a veterinary surgeon before treating pregnant animals. 

The tablets may be used during lactation – Puppies may be wormed with this product from 2kg weight if over 2 weeks of age and every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age. It is advisable to treat the bitch at the same time as the puppies. 

This product is classified by the UK veterinary medicine regulator for sale at retail and online stores. It does not require a vet prescription to buy.    

If you realise you are late giving your pets regular dose of Worm Screen, apply a new treatment and then continue dosing on the required cycle from that date. We provide helpful calendar stickers in pack to use as reminders for when your pet next needs treatment.