How many worms are too many for a 6-week-old puppy to pass after deworming?

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Hi how many worms is to many for a 6week old puppy to pass I worked him yesterday (I got him the night before) half a tablet yesterday and the other half today. I don’t think the guy worked him prior. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 14 days old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is really no limit. Sometimes you can see a pile of worms after deworming, but this is not a problem. It's actually good to know that they are all out of there. The only concern with too many worms is that they can get stuck in the intestines when they all die at once and potentially cause a blockage. This would be obvious, because Nitro would stop defecating, stop eating, feel really bad and likely vomit. This is a rare occurrence, but good to keep an eye out for. Otherwise, there's no worries about the number of worms in his stool. I hope that helps and all is well with Nitro.

How many worms are too many for a 6-week-old puppy to pass after deworming?

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