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Question by  embockjr (709)

When giving puppies worm medicine, do they poop them out?

 
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Answer by  Sakkano (129)

Deworming medicine causes worms/intestinal parasites to die. They are then shed from the body though the digestive system and deposited in the feces.

 
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Answer by  Kaydee (252)

Depending on the type of worms you may see them in the poop after treatment. In most cases the worms are broken down and reabsorbed.

 
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Answer by  lmath629 (402)

Yes, the puppy should poop the worms out. confine the puppy on papers or a disposable tarp until that happens to control the subsequent mess and prevent contamination.

 
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Answer by  John (9008)

For most types of worms, the medicine kills the worms. Then, they are discharged in the dog's fecal matter.

 
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Answer by  whoareyou (3483)

Yes, for the most part, when puppies are given a de-wormer, the medicine kills some of the worms and flushes the rest from the system. May cause diarrhea.

 
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