How long does it take for a dog to eat after taking deworming medicine?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How long does it take for a dog to eat after taking deworming medicine?

It takes 8 hours for the dog to eat after taking the anthelmintic drug. During this period, the dog can be given water, so that the effect of the anthelmintic drug will be better. After the dog has been dewormed, it is best not to feed the dog too greasy food to avoid irritating the gastrointestinal tract and increasing gastrointestinal burden. Instead, feed the dog some light and easy-to-digest food.
Tip:
Do not eat anthelmintics on an empty stomach before taking the anthelmintic, because the anthelmintic is highly irritating and eating it on an empty stomach can easily cause the dog to vomit.