Age or Situation

Dog

Cat

Comment

2 weeks

X

Puppies are often born with Toxocara canis infection

4 weeks

X

6 weeks

X

X

Kittens can acquire T. cati infection soon
after birth

8 weeks

X

X

10 weeks

X

X

12 weeks

X

X

6 months

X

X

Every 3 months thereafter

Prior to mating

X

X

10 days prior to whelping

X

2 weeks after birth

X

X

Every 2 weeks thereafter until pups/kittens
are weaned

Re-entry to UK
under PET Scheme

X

X

One regulation under new quarantine laws

Specific infection

X

X

Discuss treatment with your vet