My puppy passed a worm after deworming. Is it too soon to re-dose?

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I started my puppy on deworming medicine on Saturday and it ended today I do not think he ingested all the meds as it was powder form. He had an accident today and I found a long white worm. Is it too soon to start him on another deworming medicine? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 4 days old | 15 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Yes, it is too soon. You deworm again, if necessary in 2-3 weeks. It is common to see a purge of live or dead worms after a deworming medication is given. Most dewormers cause a paralysis in the parasites that makes them unable to hold on to the intestinal walls of their host (your puppy). This allows the body to rid itself of them by expelling them out in the stool.

My puppy passed a worm after deworming. Is it too soon to re-dose?

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