Why is my dog still thin after deworming? Could it be coccidia?

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Could my dog have cocsidia? Ever since we have got Hugo he has been very thin, my cousins dad works with dogs and he said i feed him a little more than I should. We have wormed him recently but he has shown no improvement. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 0 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's possible that he still has intestinal worms. Not all worms are killed by routine deworming, so I would recommend a fecal test by your veterinarian to see if he has any current parasites. He does look a little on the thin side, but not a ton. Most pets are overweight and so sometimes people think healthy dogs are too thin. I think it would be reasonable to increase his food by 10% to see if he fills out a bit. You want to be able to easily feel his ribs and hips, but not see the bones.

Why is my dog still thin after deworming? Could it be coccidia?

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