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My puppy has worms, isn't eating. What can I do at home, no vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 months old | 3 lbs

My puppy is 5 months old has worms getting wormer tomorrow but he is not eating or drinking on own i am giving pedialyte half and half with water every hour i dont have money for ver is there any other things from home i can do to help

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 17th, 2019

If Odin is not eating or drinking anything at all, he should be seen by a vet. While deworming may help, it is very concerning that he is not eating or drinking as he may have another underlying illness causing his symptoms, or such a severe parasite load that he is now anemic and requires treatment. I'm including some links that may help you with affording veterinary care so Odin can get help as needed if he continues to act ill: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/having-trouble-affording-veterinary-care https://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

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