verb
- to rid (an animal) of parasitic worms by administering medication
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian deworms all puppies at eight weeks old.
- She deworms her cats every six months as recommended.
- The farmer deworms his cattle twice a year.
- It’s important to deworm pets regularly to keep them healthy.
- The shelter deworms all rescued animals before adoption.
- Our dog’s breeder deworms the litters before they go to new homes.