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The risk of death from deworming a dog is minimal when performed by a veterinarian. There are a few exceptions, however:
1. Treating an active heartworm infection is very risky to the dog - the medication is based on arsenic and as the worms die they can cause pneumonia, blood clots in the blood stream and shock.
2. Ivermectin-based intestinal dewormers are dangerous to collie-type dogs; Collies and Collie-related breeds have a genetic sensitivity to ivermectin. Veterinarians know about this and won't use ivermectin in Collie-type dogs; however, if you deworm your dog on your own, you'll likely get ivermectin from the store and could accidentally overdose your dog.
3. Pyrethrin-based flea/tick medication is easy to obtain and easy to overdose your dog on. While this is generally more of a problem in cats, dogs can also overdose on this drug, particularly if you think "a little is good so a lot is better".
4. If there is a severe enough worm infestation, even the safest dewormer can cause a potentially fatal intestinal obstruction when given to a dog due to killing such a large volume of worms that the dog cannot pass the dead worms in its stool.
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∙ 9y agoConstipation during deworming is quite common. Feeding your dog vegetables can help but if the constipation becomes a problem, seek the advice of your veterinarian.
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∙ 14y agoNo, but it does cause it to eat less. For when a dog has worms it tends to eat much more and would whine for food, because it tries to rid of it.
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∙ 11y agoIt is possible, but rare.
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Can dogs get constipated?
Yes and trust me it is not pretty...
Do dogs get brain freeze?
They get constipated and stressed. Sometimes lost.
Do dogs burp or fart?
No, only if it was a constipated pig it would fart eighty times
Can giving your dog a bone make it constipated?
Yes, but it depends on the kind of bone. Dogs can chew and swallow soft bones that may made them constipated, but it'll come out eventually, it will be light colored and dense.
Do raw hides make dogs constipated?
Yes they can its hard for dogs to digest them some can`t digest them,so buy them pig ears these are easily digested and you can find them with other dog treats.
What do you do for a constipated goat?
You make it un-constipated.
Why are dogs constopated?
The reason your dog is constipated is because the food you are feeding it... Therefore, GET BETTER FOOD! No people food, and try to get them to go to the bathroom more.
Is milk bad for when you are constipated?
Yes. Try to avoid dairy when you are constipated.
When was A Constipated Monkey created?
A Constipated Monkey was created on 1994-01-18.
What does it mean when your not constipated but dont use your bowels?
if l have a hernia but do not get constipated will i get infectiion
Do you feed a pea when bettas are not constipated?
I would not feed a betta peas if he is not constipated. They are not really meant to eat peas. But giving to them when they are constipated is a quick fix.
When should a constipated person call a doctor?
A doctor should be called if an elderly or disabled person is constipated for a week or more or if a child seems to be constipated.
