The purpose of taking anthelmintics is to get rid of parasites in dogs, but dogs may have some adverse reactions after taking anthelmintics. Can owners understand what these adverse reactions are?

Standard Schnauzer

​1. Listlessness

Lack of energy is a common condition that many dogs will experience after taking deworming drugs. This is because the dogs have a certain reaction to the drugs. Dogs have relatively strong tolerance, so if there is any discomfort, they will usually endure it first. When they feel uncomfortable, they will show lack of energy, or they will go to a corner and lie down there to sleep and rest silently. However, this situation generally does not last long. Usually, the dog’s spirit will return to normal after two or three days of rest. However, if the dog still continues to be in that sluggish state after a few days, it is best to remove it. He was taken to the hospital for examination.

2. Vomiting and diarrhea

For some dogs, especially puppies, their intestines are more susceptible to irritation. Therefore, you may experience vomiting and diarrhea after taking anthelmintics. In severe cases, you may even become dehydrated due to frequent vomiting. For this kind of intense reaction, it is best not to observe it slowly, but to send it to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible to avoid severe dehydration that may pose a life threat to the dog.

Of course, the cause of these adverse reactions is not just the problem of anthelmintic drugs, but other factors may also lead to the occurrence of these situations.

1. Dogs are too young and not suitable for deworming

It is not recommended to deworm dogs that have just arrived in a new home or are too young, because any medicine will have a certain degree of toxicity. The puppies who have just arrived in the new home have not yet adapted to the surrounding environment. During this period, their physical condition will If you take anthelmintics rashly, it will easily cause them discomfort.

2. Take the vaccine soon after the injection

After a dog is vaccinated, its physical condition will decline and it will be more susceptible to infection. If you take anthelmintics during this period, it may also cause discomfort to your dog, causing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.

3. My physical condition is not good

If the dog's own physical condition is not very good, such as suffering from colds and other diseases, it is more likely to become uncomfortable.

So in general, whether it is deworming or injecting vaccines for dogs, it is best to do it when the dog is in good health.It is not recommended to deworm dogs that have just become a new home. It is not too late to deworm them after they are familiar with the environment and their bodies are in a normal state.