How Soon After Deworming Can I Hold My Dog?

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After external deworming, it is best to wait 1-2 hours before holding your dog to avoid getting the medication on your hands. After 1-2 hours, the topical drug has entered the sebaceous glands through the skin, and you can safely hold your dog.

One thing to note: oral deworming medication is somewhat toxic, so after applying the topical treatment, put an Elizabethan collar on your dog promptly to prevent it from licking the drug and being poisoned.

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