It is normal to see some diarrhea and little lethargy after giving a deworming treatment. You may or may not see worms in his diarrhea. The side effects of the diarrhea and lethargy should only last 24-48 hours after giving the worming treatment.
Do dogs get lethargic after deworming?
It's common for puppies to vomit dead worms or pass them in their stool after they have been dewormed - this indicates that the dewormer worked. She may also be a bit tired for a day or two after deworming.
What causes diarrhea and lethargy in dogs?
Infection. Any kind of infection -- including serious ones such as parvovirus, distemper, kennel cough, leptospirosis, and heartworm disease -- can make your dog lethargic. Parvovirus is spread through feces. Symptoms of parvo can include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
What are the signs after deworming?
However, deworming treatment can have some mild side effects such as - dizziness, nausea, headache, and vomiting. These symptoms likely due to the worms being passed through the child's body and usually disappear after some time. Usually, side effects are seen in children with high infections.
What are the after effects of deworming?
The deworming treatment has very few side effects. There may be some mild side effects like dizziness, nausea, headache, and vomiting, all likely due to the worms being passed through the child's body. These side effects disappear after some time. Side effects are usually experienced by children with high infections.
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