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How often should you worm your puppy? Puppy Worming Schedule
Worms are not the kind of guests you want settling in. Puppies can acquire intestinal worms from their mother and their environment. With their developing immune systems, they need more frequent treatment than adult dogs while they are growing.
Regular worming helps protect your puppy and reduces the chance of some parasites spreading to other pets or people. Follow our puppy worming schedule to understand when each dose is due and how to keep these unwanted guests off the list.
Rebecca Daly BVSc
2 Oct 2026
Help! My dog pees when they’re excited. What can I do?
Nothing takes the gloss off returning home to your overexcited dog like a fresh puddle of pee. Usually, it’s no big deal and can be cleaned up quickly, but here are a few tips on teaching your puppy or dog better control.
Petbarn Team
15 May 2026
Puppy parenthood: week 1 puppy necessities
Congratulations on your new puppy! Your new four-legged family member is bound to bring you so much joy. But in between the fun and games, you also need to make time for these puppy necessities to set you and your puppy up for success.
Rebecca Daly BVSc
29 May 2026
How to stop a puppy barking
Barking, whining and yelping are your dog’s way of communicating. Much like a crying infant, your puppy could be saying: “I need to wee”, “I want dinner” or “give me attention”. While most puppies will naturally begin making noises from an early age, some dogs and breeds may spend their lives in relative silence.
Petbarn Team
15 May 2026
ALL Puppy ARTICLES
What’s the best parasite prevention for dogs? A comparison guide for dog flea, tick and worm protection
Parasites may be small, but the trouble they cause can be anything but. Regular protection helps keep fleas, ticks and worms off your dog and reduces the risk from parasites that can also affect people.
There is no single product that suits every dog or covers every parasite of concern. This guide compares common dog parasite prevention options available in Australia, including what they cover, how often they are used and important considerations you may with to discuss with your vet.
Mange in Dogs
Mange-causing mites may be microscopic, but they know how to make themselves noticed. They can leave dogs intensely itchy, with inflamed skin and hair loss, and one type can spread to other dogs and people. Learn what causes mange in dogs, which signs to watch for and how your vet can help send these microscopic troublemakers packing.
How often should you worm your puppy? Puppy Worming Schedule
Worms are not the kind of guests you want settling in. Puppies can acquire intestinal worms from their mother and their environment. With their developing immune systems, they need more frequent treatment than adult dogs while they are growing.
Regular worming helps protect your puppy and reduces the chance of some parasites spreading to other pets or people. Follow our puppy worming schedule to understand when each dose is due and how to keep these unwanted guests off the list.
Puppy Care Guide
Just got a new puppy? Our Puppy Care Guide contains all the information you will need to make sure that your new four legged family member receives the loving care they deserve. Developed in partnership with Greencross Vets, this guide is full of tips and tricks to help you look after your puppy. From getting your house ready for their arrival, their settling in process, medical and behavioural advice, you'll find practical tips to help your puppy thrive.
How to help your puppy through their second fear period
Puppies go through multiple socialisation and fear periods during their development. The primary socialisation period most people are aware of occurs from approximately 3 to 12 weeks of age, which coincides with the first fear period. However, socialisation and training do not end in early puppyhood
