Young puppies are most at risk and left untreated a worm burden (the number of worms carried by the host) can lead to anaemia, malnourishment, and intestinal blockage. Heavy worm burdens in puppies can even result in death.
What happens if you over worm a dog?
Yes, you can worm your dog too often! And it has no obvious benefit. In fact, over-worming your dog can actually backfire, and make your dog build up a tolerance – you most certainly don't want that.
Can worming a dog make them ill?
Yes. It's not uncommon for your pup to experience some stomach upset after taking deworming medication as the dead worms pass through their system. Side effects are typically mild.
What happens if you overdose your dog on worming tablets?
Toxicity can occur if a dog is given an excessive dose of the medication (10 to 20 times the recommended dose). Additionally, certain dogs are genetically hypersensitive to the medication. In these dogs, ivermectin can pass directly to the brain and be toxic or even lethal.
Can a puppy die from deworming?
Although different types of worms are harmful in different ways, the general description of a worm is that it is a parasite that will make your pup ill. Medication supplied by your vet will cause the parasites to die, hopefully without adverse effects on your pup.
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