Pomeranian (Detailed Introduction)

　　Dogs, like children, need internal deworming from a young age to ensure their intestines properly absorb nutrients and to grow healthily. When your dog eats a lot but doesn’t gain weight, and it is found to be caused by parasites, how should you deworm your dog? Please see the detailed information below.
　　First, when giving deworming medicine to puppies, you need to prepare the deworming medicine, of course in the dosage advised by the veterinarian. It is important to minimize stomach irritation as much as possible without affecting the medicine’s effectiveness. For example, it’s best to give deworming medicine about two hours after the dog has eaten, because by then most of the food in the dog’s stomach has been digested. The stomach and intestines are neither overloaded nor completely empty, meaning the medicine can be well mixed with food for digestion. Giving deworming medicine at this time can reduce vomiting and allow the medicine to effectively expel parasites.
　　When administering deworming medicine to your dog, if it is a small breed, you can open the dog’s mouth by gently prying the corner, then place the tablet deep in the dog’s throat, close the mouth tightly, and hold it closed for 10 seconds to ensure the dog swallows the tablet completely. If this is not possible, you can mix the tablet with the dog’s daily food, so it will take the deworming medicine while eating.
　　It is important to observe your dog’s stool for several days after it has taken the deworming medicine. Sometimes parasite eggs or dead parasites will be excreted. If parasites continue to be found, it is best to consult with a vet on whether a follow-up treatment is needed or if another dose of deworming medicine should be given after some time.
　　Editor’s Reminder: Whether or not you find parasites in your dog, it is best to give regular deworming treatments as some parasites are invisible to the naked eye.