Post-De-worming Dog Diarrhea: Live Worms Found in Stool
Normal dog feces often contain worms, which is a clear sign that it's time for deworming. After the first deworming treatment, if there are no more worms in the feces, it's quite possible that the dog didn't have any parasites in its system to begin with, and thus, there's no need for further deworming sessions.
However, if the dog's feces still contain a large number of worms after taking deworming medication, it may be necessary to deworm again, and this process should continue until all worms are eliminated.
Reasons for Dogs to Have Parasites
Dogs can contract parasites through various means, typically during activities like drinking from unclean water sources or consuming contaminated food. Even if the water appears clean, it doesn't guarantee that it's free of parasites.
Important Notes for Deworming Dogs
Regular Deworming: Regardless of whether your dog shows symptoms of worms, it's important to deworm them regularly based on their age. Don't wait until symptoms appear, as this often indicates the dog is already quite ill.
Follow Medication Instructions: Not all deworming medications are the same. Some require specific dosages based on the dog's age and size. It's crucial not to over or underdose the medication.
Interval Between Deworming Sessions: Ensure there is a gap of at least 15 days between each deworming session.
Avoid Deworming When Necessary: If your dog is unwell or has recently been vaccinated, it's best not to deworm them. Deworming can be stressful on the body, so it's important to treat any underlying conditions or allow the dog to recover before proceeding with deworming.
Warm Reminders:
Deworming medications like Panacur can be effective, but it's essential to use the correct dosage based on the dog's age and weight, as indicated in the instructions. Overdosing can harm your dog, while underdosing may not effectively eliminate all parasites. Dogs with a heavy worm burden may pass live worms after deworming due to insufficient medication, which is a sign that the dose was not strong enough to fully eradicate the parasites.
