Some puppies experience lethargy and diarrhea after receiving deworming medication. This is a normal side effect and will last between 24-48 hours after the deworming treatment.
How long will my puppy be sick after deworming?
As with any oral medication, dogs can occasionally vomit shortly after taking the dose. If your pet is a puppy or has a habit of eating food or drinking water too quickly and getting sick, monitor them for vomiting for two to three hours after administering the deworming tablet.
How long do side effects of dewormer last?
Feeling sick will cause a lack of appetite. Don't worry, though, lack of appetite is usually short-lived in most pups. Lasting, on average, a maximum of 24 hours.
How long does it take for a dog to feel better after deworming?
Deworming treatments start working within a few hours. Studies show deworming medications are 98% to 100% effective at eliminating parasites such as roundworms, which are often present in puppies at birth after being passed through the placenta or mother's milk.
What to expect after first deworming a puppy?
After worming your pet, your dog may pass out dead worms and this is completely normal and nothing to worry about. Sometimes, they may show some slight movement, such as a flicking motion, but the worms will go on to die.
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