My 8-week puppy is tired after worms. Is this normal? Potty training & feeding?

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Puppy is a presa canario/pit bull mix, had worms earlier a few days ago, and he seems quite tired now/sleeps a lot. We took him out for lots of exercise yesterday (2hours) and he's literally just been napping since. So sleepy, is that normal? He's 8 weeks. Also, he doesn't pee/poo during the night for 5-6 hours, but when we wake up and take him outside he poops,pees, should he be able to hold it that long or could he possibly still have worms? Also, how do we know we are feeding him enough. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 6 days old | 9 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Eight week old puppies will sleep a lot. But when awake, he should be active, alert, and hungry. Many times it takes multiple deworming treatments several weeks apart to clear an infestation, I would recommend having a fecal sample checked by the veterinarian. Be sure that he is getting his vaccinations, the vet will recommend a series of vaccines every 3-4 weeks until 16-18 weeks old. Until he is fully vaccinated he may still be very susceptible to parvo or distemper. If he is very lethargic, vomiting or diarrhea he needs to see a vet right away. At 8 weeks old I recommend feeding 3 times daily. He should be on a high quality large breed dog food (some great brands are Science Diet, Royal Canin, Eukanuba or ProPlan). At this point you can base what you feed him according to the directions on the package. Be careful when playing that you don't tire him out too much. Be sure he stops for breaks and snacks. Until fully vaccinated I would not take him outside much and avoid public parks, dog parks or petstores with Twix. I hope this helps. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My 8-week puppy is tired after worms. Is this normal? Potty training & feeding?

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