Deworming Puppies So vomiting and lack of appetite is a normal side effect...... What to Expect After you or your vet administers worming medications to your pup, he may experience vomiting, lack of appetite and gastrointestinal upset. While some medications dissolve the worms in his system, others paralyze them. As these paralyzed worms detach from your pups internal tissues, you may find them in your dogs stool or vomit, advises Dr. Eric Barchas on his website. Usually side effects are minimal with wormers from intestinal parasites -- though a dog being treated for heartworms is at risk of suffering from a condition known as pulmonary thromboembolism. This potentially fatal condition occurs when the worms that are killed off by the anthelmintics cause a blockage of a pups arteries, according to the American Heartworm Society. Using Wormers Correctly Follow the instructions for the medication your vet recommends -- many wormers require more than one dose to completely cure your pup of worms. If the dog misses doses, the worms will simply return. Always follow the dosage instructions your vet gives. Incorrect doses may be not only ineffective but also potentially harmful to your pup. Pregnant, nursing and ill pups can be at risk of some wormers, so consult your vet before using them. Never administer an over-the-counter broad-spectrum wormer to your dog without seeing your vet first, because such medications wont kill all types of worms.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:30:33 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015