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Why is my dog having loose stools and not drinking after hookworms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 6 months old | 28 lbs

So recently Kika has been treated for hookworm, her stools and behaviors went back to normal. She’s finished her antibiotics a few days ago, but today she’s having loose stools again and she will not drink anything. I’ve been bribing with chicken broth and pedialyte for electolytes. Still no water intake. Any idea what this could be now? No vomit, still wants to play.

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Answered By Maria DVM

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Published on April 22nd, 2018

How long ago was she treated for Hookworms? Did she receive a second treatment? Typically with Hookworms two treatments are needed. I would also recommend rechecking a stool to make sure she doesn't have any other type of parasites. Did she get into anything recently or any type of new food? If this is the case then she may just have an upset stomach. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Maria DVM

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    I forgot to add I would recommend trying to feed her some boiled chicken and white rice. If you do this then she will get her water that way. I would also call your veterinarian in the morning to discuss a second treatment, treating for a intestinal upset and rechecking a stool sample.

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