Dog deworming Deworming refers to the removal of parasites from the dog's body by taking deworming tablets. The principle of feeding deworming medicine to dogs is to reduce gastrointestinal irritation without affecting the efficacy of the deworming medicine as much as possible. So what should I pay attention to when giving deworming medicine to dogs?

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1. The dosage of deworming medicine for dogs should be cautious

PetsThe doctor determines the dosage of the dog's medication according to the dog's weight and physical condition. Parents must give the dog deworming medicine in strict accordance with the doctor's requirements. Of course, this premise is that the hospital is a regular hospital, and the doctor is a doctor with medical qualifications. If the dosage is small, it will not have the effect of deworming; if the dosage is large, it may kill the dog.

2. Principles of feeding deworming medicine to dogs

Although medicine can cure diseases, it also has certain toxicity and side effects. Therefore, reduce the irritation to the dog's stomach and intestines without affecting the efficacy of the deworming drug as much as possible. When giving medicine to a dog, it is best to choose two hours after the dog has eaten. Because at this time, most of the contents in the dog's stomach have been digested, and the stomach is neither full nor empty. At this time, the medicine can be better mixed in the food and digested by the dog. At the same time, it can also reduce the vomiting of dogs and better exert the medicine effect.

3. Observe the dog's poop after deworming

The dog should pay attention to observe its poop a few days after taking the deworming medicine. Sometimes the eggs of internal parasites or dead parasites are excreted together, which means that the deworming medicine you have given to your dog is already effective. If parasites continue to be excreted for a long time, then you need to consult your doctor if you need to consolidate and perform another deworming. In addition, if there are no worms in the stool after deworming, it may be that there are not many parasites in the dog's body, or there is a problem with the dosage, you still need to communicate with the veterinarian more.

4. What to do with sensitive and fragile dogs

Some dogs suffer once every time they take deworming medicine. Vomiting and diarrhea. At this time, you should pay attention. First, remember the brand of deworming medicine you are taking, and remember not to use this brand of deworming medicine next time. Then check with your dog's veterinarian to see if there is a stimulant dewormer for your dog and try again. If that doesn't work, then you should consider giving up deworming. It must be said here that giving up deworming is only for dogs with no obvious parasitic symptoms. They have been eating and drinking normally, their weight is normal, and there are no worm eggs in their stools. In this case, you can consider giving up deworming.