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Dog has worms, won't eat, tired after worm pill. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 10 days old | 80 lbs

My dog has worms and we just noticed them yesterday. Since we noticed she has been refusing food, acting tired, and just mopey most of the day. I gave her a tablet for worms. What should i do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 6th, 2019

Izzy may have a heavy burden of worms causing her to feel ill. Try offering her some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts. If she refuses to eat this or is still acting this way in the morning, take her into the vet.

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