My Chihuahua has tapeworms. How long can he safely wait for the vet?

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I just found out that my Chihuahua has tapeworms last night. So I called the vet this morning to ask when I could go in, but I was told that I would have to wait until Saturday morning to take him in, today is Sunday morning. Is he going to be ok until then. I was told that he will be fine. But his owner is still really worried. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance and have a great morning and the rest of your day ☺️. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 6 months old | 9 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Tapeworms are not an emergency. If the worms go untreated for life, they may cause health concerns, but I wouldn't be concerned as long as Guero is eating, drinking and not having diarrhea. Good luck and kisses to Guero!

My Chihuahua has tapeworms. How long can he safely wait for the vet?

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