Diarrhoea After Worming And C5 Shot

[Stewie_the_Frenchie]

Hi all,

I bet you've answered this a dozen times - I searched a few threads but it wasn't specific enough to what I'm wanting to know.

Omar is 10 and a half weeks and had his 2nd round of shots and a worming tablet on Saturday. He was a little lethargic that afternoon which was to be expected (and it was 32c here in Melbourne). He also had diarrhoea. He is full of beans and eating and drinking and playing, but still has some diarrhoea - it's now Monday night. He shows no other signs of being poorly, but his stools are still loose.

Normal after worming? Or trip to the vet?

This didn't happen with Turtle (that I can remember), so I'm a little thrown.

Thanks.

[tdierikx]

It's relatively normal for pups to get a bit loose after worming... but it can also depend on the worming tablet/treatment you use.

I use Fenpral or Canex for my foster pups, as I find they are not as hard on the gut as Drontal (for example).

I also try not to vaccinate and worm on the same day, as that can sometimes overload the little ones' systems causing any number of undesirable effects.

If his stools are getting firmer over time, then I'd not worry too much about it - especially if he's behaving normally in every other way.

T.

[Sandra777]

If he's improving I wouldn't be overly concerned.

Lesson learnt - don't overload his system by vaccinating & worming on the same day :)

[Stewie_the_Frenchie]

Thanks! After having bullsy Newfies, it's interesting getting used to a small breed.

Stools are firming up, which is great!

Thanks again

[Crisovar]

Some pups can react to Vaccinations by being of colour and have a touch of Diarrhoea, bit like human bubs, likewise they can react to worming medications. Both at once is a bit of a double whammy for their little system :) Usually does pass in a day or so, so chalk it up to a learning experience.

[Skitch]

Sounds like a relatively normal reaction to me and one that I have observed in my foster puppies several times. It sounds like he is on the mend and I would not be overly concerned at this point :) I imagine that the diarrhea should be gone over the next couple of days.

[WreckitWhippet]

I would be very careful when it comes to future vaccinations for any puppy/dog that has shown any kind of reaction to initial vaccinations.

[poochmad]

Our female had a reaction to a vaccination and I told the vet the next time I saw him and he gave her a different type, with no reaction.

[Stewie_the_Frenchie]

Thanks poochmad! I will let my vet know in a few weeks. My vet is awesome by the way - after having a bad vet experience with turtle and chief, it's so great to find one who is highly recommended and who I trust.

[Stewie_the_Frenchie]

And pavlova!

[Stewie_the_Frenchie]

Gosh - and everyone else for taking the time out to reply! It's much appreciated advice.