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My dog has worms, dewormer isn't working. What are my options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 35 lbs

I can not afford a vet bill. And I have gave my dog which is 11 month dewormer twice. It won't go away. I got him a month ago. What can i use to make it go away?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 14th, 2017

It depends on the type of worm, if any, your pet has. Some dewormers tear for a lot of parasites, such as Fenbendazole, while other only treat for a few, such as Pyrantle Palmloate. I wish we could help but in order to point you in the right direction your pet needs to have a fecal examination first to determine what intestinal parasite is present and then the appropriate dewormer can be recommended. Perhaps a local low cost clinic or even a local humane society may be able to help do a fecal exam for Shiloh and get you on he right track towards proper treatment. Also here are some financial resources that may be able to help you afford treatment for him: Redrover.org Carecredit.com

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