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Dog not eating, pooping worms, stomach noises after deworming. Normal?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 22 days old | 20 lbs

We finished the dewormers vaccines a month ago. that was given by vetco. About how long does it take for the vaccines to work? Our dog woke up today and doesnt want to eat or drink he is only pooping white worms? We are concerned but i can hear stomach noises from our dog? Is this normal? The worms are dead .

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2017

If Tyson received all the vaccines properly (initial vaccine, then two rounds of boosters) then he should be fully protected now.

If Tyson had a heavy worm infestation he may need additional treatment. I suggest you take Tyson into a full service vet clinic for an exam. It is possible that he has an intestinal obstruction due to too many worms. I would not consider this "normal". Please take him for an exam as soon as you can.

Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 19th, 2017
Poor Tyson. He sounds very ill and his survival is up in the air. Your vet is the only one who can accurately tell you his prognosis based on his diagnosis and current physical status. He may have contracted parvovirus based on your description and that typically carries an 80% survival rate for hospitalized pets and less than 40% for non-hospitalized pets. The key is to treat these pets aggressively with fluids, antibiotics, nutritional supplements, pain medication and anti-vomit medication. Sometimes complications can arise and most pets who don't survive do so because of those complications (i.e. Dehydration, intussusception, etc). I hope that your puppy Tyson is able to pull through. Work with your vet to ensure he has all the treatments stated above to give him the best chance at survival. Best wishes and take care.
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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on April 23rd, 2017
This is an emergency. Tyson may have a foreign body obstruction/ blockage of his intestines or stomach, or a tumor or a serious gastrointestinal disease such as pancreatitis. Please take Tyson to an emergency veterinarian for an exam. He may have to be hospitalized, receive iv fluids an treatment according to the diagnosis.
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