Pregnancy and Whelping
During pregnancy the body goes through many changes. Therefore, ensuring a high level of health and intestinal hygiene for your bitch is paramount.
At Feclab, we recommend making sure that your bitch is wormed or if you are using natural worming methods, that you are following a consistent worming programme, prior to mating.
- Pharmaceutical wormers are often given from 40 days of pregnancy.
- We recommend carrying out a Faecal Egg Count between 40 – 45 days of pregnancy.
- Due to the changes in hormones another Faecal Egg Count should be carried out again at 2 weeks post whelping. This should also include a Pooled Puppy Litter test (please see information below).
Due to changes in hormones, Dormant worms can be stimulated by this, therefore it is important that regular Faecal Egg Testing is carried out for both the bitch and the pups. For those following natural worming programmes, this is essential.
As a guide we recommend the following for Puppies:
Pooled litter Puppy Worm Kit
- 2 – 3 weeks old
- From 4 weeks old, individual samples should be collected rather than a pooled test of the litter.
- 8 weeks / pre movement
Worm count
- 12 weeks
Wormcount and Lungworm (if funds allow)
- 16 weeks
- 20 weeks
- 26 weeks
- Followed by every 3 months (on the basis that if they have any concerns prior to the 3 monthly retest date, they test earlier).
Lungworm – for those not following a natural prevention programme
We recommend testing for Lungworm every 6 weeks, for those not following a natural prevention programme. This is due to the lifecycle of lungworm. For those with a compromised immune system testing times should be adapted to accommodate this and risk factors. More frequent faecal analysis may be required.
Please note
If you notice any unexplained diarrhoea within the litter of pups, we would strongly recommend testing for Giardia, using the Giardia Antigen Rapid home test kit.
We recommend worming pregnant bitches and puppies as advised by your vet. Due to the changes in hormones and the weakened immune system of puppies, worm challenges can pose a serious health risk. Veterinary advice should always be sought.
Available test kits for Dogs & Cats
You can now purchase your freepost Animal specific worm egg count from our website. You will receive your result via email. In some cases we may post positive results i.e. for lungworm, if confirmation of receipt is not received. Our staff are fully qualified Amtra SQP’s able to advice on Anthelmintic products.
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🎄📫CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES & POSTAGE 🎄📫
LAST DAY FOR POSTING SAMPLES BACK TO LAB:
UK: Friday 19th of December 25
Chanel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey IRL & ROI: Monday 16th of December 24
ORDERS PLACED
The last day for dispatching orders placed Via tracked 48 and Tracked 24 is: Friday 19th of December 25. It is worth noting that some orders may be delayed due to Royal Mail delays.
Please avoid sending samples between the 19th Of December and the 2nd of January
Please note: Samples sent between these dates may not be valid if held up in the Royal Mail system and may not be replaced. Recording your tracking number is essential.
If it is an emergency, please contact us via email.
🎄CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES FOR LAB AND OFFICE:🎄
24th Office - closed from 12pm
24th Lab – Closed from 12pm
25th - 26th - Lab & Office Closed
29th Lab open until 12pm (Office Closed)
30th - Lab open until 12pm (Office Closed)
31st December - 2nd January - Lab & Office Closed
5th of January - Open as normal
EQUISAL SAMPLES:
Last day for all tests in 2025 – 24th December.
Equisal suggest that samples are sent using Next Day Special Delivery (9am) that week to ensure they arrive in time for testing.
First 2026 test day for EquiSal testing - 6th January
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A huge congratulations to Jasmine, our R-SQP who won Farm SQP of the Year 2025, at the National SQP Awards yesterday.
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Congratulations to this year’s finalists:
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Are you a sheep farmer that has experienced recent rainfall following the previous very dry and warm weather? If so, the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is urging you to be extra vigilant in monitoring parasite burdens and lamb performance in your flock.
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🎄📫CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES & POSTAGE 🎄📫
LAST DAY FOR POSTING SAMPLES BACK TO LAB:
UK: Wednesday 18th of December 24
Chanel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey IRL & ROI: Monday 16th of December 24
ORDERS PLACED
The last day for dispatching orders placed Via tracked 48 and Tracked 24 is: Friday 20th of December 24. It is worth noting that some orders may be delayed due to Royal Mail delays.
Please avoid sending samples between the 19th Of December and the 3rd of January
Please note: Samples sent between these dates may not be valid if held up in the Royal Mail system and will not be replaced.
If it is an emergency, please contact us via email.
OPENING TIMES FOR LAB AND OFFICE:
24th Office - closed from 1pm
24th Lab - open until 1pm
25th - 27th - Lab & Office Closed
28th - Lab open until 12pm (Office Closed)
30th - Lab open until 12pm
31st December - 2nd January - Lab & Office Closed
3rd January - Open as normal (please note this is a Friday though)
EQUISAL SAMPLES:
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We are pleased to announce that we have invested in several machines that test both small animals and livestock.
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