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Originally Posted by KatysMom  That's really good news.
You also wrote, "I'm wondering if that second dose of Drontal Plus helped in addition to the extra fluids from his hospitalization yesterday."
If memory serves me, wasn't it common to give a second dose of the meds about two weeks following the first? Separately, I'm sure the fluids helped much.
Did the vet suggest a follow up appointment?
Wylie's Mom wrote that the worms can "wreck havoc" and suggested you trust your gut.
I hope that second does of meds does the trick.
Keeping the prayers up. |
Yes, I read it's common to give a second dose after 2 weeks, but we gave Pax the second dose after 10 days.
I should also mention when Pax was initially diagnosed by the emergency vet with hookworms, I gave Pilot his heartworm medicine which has the hookworm dewormer ingredients as well. We then gave Pilot the Drontal Plus after he contracted the tarry diarrhea a week later, so he technically had two doses.
The vet did not suggest a follow up visit at this time unless the diarrhea continues. Since all the fecal tests and diarrhea panel came back negative, she suggested the next step be an ultrasound to investigate other medical causes.
Pax finally had a bowel movement overnight (they have potty pads), and it was normal with no signs of blood.
He also seems to have regained his appetite though I don't to make any conclusions yet. He wouldn't eat breakfast for the last few weeks and became picky eater. I gave him a piece of chicken before I left for work and he ate it right away, before he would turn his nose up to it and go back to sleep.
Thanks again for all your support, it really helps. I'll continue with the updates!