Safe Goat Dewormer for Dogs Dosage per Pound? Read This First!

Okay, so, I’ve been dealing with my dog having worms lately, and I’ve been trying to figure out the right way to give him medicine. I heard about this stuff called goat dewormer, specifically the Safeguard brand, and how it can be used for dogs. The problem is, the dosage instructions are all for goats, and it’s a bit of a head-scratcher to convert it for dog’s weight.

So, I started digging around, trying to find out how much of this stuff to give my dog. The general idea seems to be that you need to figure out the dosage based on your dog’s weight. A lot of people were saying different things, which made it even more confusing. Some folks online were saying to use 1cc (which is the same as 1ml) for every 4.4 pounds of dog weight. Others were saying 1cc for every 4 pounds. Then I found information saying the recommended dose is 2.3 mg per pound of body weight. It was a mess!

My Dog’s Weight and Dosage

• My dog weighs around 30 pounds.
• Based on the 1cc per 4.4 pounds rule, I figured he’d need about 6.8cc.
• If I went with the 1cc per 4 pounds rule, it would be 7.5cc.
• Using the 2.3mg per pound rule, I came up with about 69mg, which is roughly 6.9cc, assuming 100mg/ml concentration.

I decided to start with the lower end of the range, around 6.8cc, to be safe. I got a syringe, measured out the liquid, and mixed it with a little bit of his food to make sure he’d take it. It was a little tricky to get him to eat it at first because he’s a picky eater, but I managed. I had to do this for three days in a row. That’s what most people said was needed to really get rid of the worms.

After the three days, I kept an eye on him to see if there were any changes. It took a little while, but I started noticing he was acting more like his old self. He was more energetic and his appetite was back to normal. I also checked his poop, and, thankfully, I didn’t see any more worms. It was a relief!

I’m not saying this is the perfect way to do it, and I’m definitely not a vet, but it worked for me. I learned it’s super important to be careful with the dosage and to watch your dog closely after giving them any kind of medicine. If you’re not sure, it’s always a good idea to ask a vet. But yeah, that’s how I dealt with my dog’s worm problem using goat dewormer. It was a bit of a process, but I’m glad it worked out in the end. I will keep track of my dog’s health closely.