Dogs, thanks to their innate curiosity, explore much of the world through their noses and mouths. Unfortunately, this also exposes them to a variety of parasites, not just intestinal ones. If you have noticed signs of a parasite infestation in your dog or it is time for a regular deworming, you should use a deworming product, ideally on the recommendation of your veterinarian. This guide will help you understand what to expect throughout the process – from choosing the right treatment to observing your dog’s behavior after it is administered.
There are various options available to treat your dog’s worm infestation, with tablets, spot-on products and oral pastes being the most common. Once you have chosen the right product, administering it is usually easy. But the process doesn’t end there; it is equally important to know what happens in the first hours and days after treatment.
Types of deworming products
Choosing the right deworming product is a crucial part of keeping your dog healthy. Let’s now take a look at the options for deworming your pets:
- Tablets: Oral preparations such as tablets are a common and convenient way to deworm your dog. They kill the worms in the dog’s intestines, which are then excreted in the feces.
- Spot-on (pipettes): preparations that are applied between the dog’s shoulder blades usually work against external parasites, but some may also contain substances that are absorbed through the skin and act systemically to treat and suppress infections caused by internal parasites, including worms.
- Oral pastes: preparations that are dosed using applicators allow you to easily apply directly into your pet’s mouth, exactly according to its weight.
Most of the product begins to work within 24-48 hours after administration.
Occasionally, dogs may vomit shortly after deworming. This is an important aspect to consider as it could potentially affect the effectiveness of the treatment.
How to deal with vomiting after deworming
Why vomiting occurs: The active ingredients in deworming medications can sometimes upset a dog’s stomach and lead to vomiting. Additionally, some dogs may simply have a bad reaction to the taste or texture of some medications, which can also trigger vomiting. Rarely, dogs may vomit even after being treated with a pipette.
Impact on treatment: If your dog vomits immediately after deworming, it is possible that the oral medication (tablet or paste) has not had time to fully work and may not be completely cured. Vomiting after a pipette treatment does not affect the effectiveness of the treatment.
What to do: If your dog vomits shortly after receiving an oral treatment – usually within an hour – you should contact your veterinarian immediately. They will advise you whether a replacement dose of deworming medication is necessary and when to give it. If your dog continues to vomit or shows other signs of illness, a visit to the veterinarian may be necessary to rule out other causes. If your dog vomits after using a spot-on deworming product, monitor them closely and contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns.
Remember, it’s always better to be safe when it comes to your pet’s health. Whenever in doubt, consult your veterinarian.
Other possible health risks associated with deworming products
As with all veterinary medicines, the administration of deworming products carries the risk of side effects. However, this is always an individual reaction of the animal, which may not occur in everyone. The most common include allergic reactions, overdose or interactions with other medicines. Deworming products can sometimes interact with other medicines that your dog is taking, which can either reduce the effectiveness of the treatment or cause adverse reactions. Always inform your veterinarian about all other medicines that your dog is currently taking and contact him immediately if you notice any suspicious or unexpected reaction.
Puppies, older dogs, or dogs with health problems may respond differently to deworming. They may be more susceptible to side effects and may require a different dosage or type of medication.
When using the pipette, temporary skin reactions such as hair loss, itching, redness may also occasionally occur, but these usually disappear on their own.
However, it is also important to note that these risks are generally rare and the benefits of deworming your dog far outweigh the potential risks.
Remember, if you have any concerns or questions, contact your veterinarian.
Long-term prevention against worms
Deworming your dog once is not enough to fully protect him from worms. Your dog may become reinfected after treatment has finished. Furthermore, many “deworming” products only kill the adult worms that are in the intestines at the time of treatment, leaving behind immature forms that can develop into adults and cause disease.
Remember, the best defense against worms and other internal parasites is regular treatment.
Deworming product newly available in pharmacies:
Flubenol KH oral deworming paste , which is intended for dogs and cats and, thanks to its easy administration, can be used from an early age. It acts against a wide range of internal parasites, including those that your kittens or puppies can inherit from their mother, in the womb or through breast milk. The paste must be administered for 3 consecutive days, which is due to the fact that it largely remains only in the intestine. This is due to its gentleness and safety, which allows us to administer it at an early age.
Flubenol KH 44 mg/ml oral paste is a veterinary medicinal product, the data is based on the package leaflet. Always read the leaflet carefully before use.