Question: Dr. Dym, I Have A Puppy (small)that Received Her First Set Of Shots Last Year, And, Will Be Going Back To Receive Her Next Sets Starting February 2012. The Vet Who Provided Her With The Shots Told Me To Give The Dog Heartworm Pills Before She Reached A Year Old. Well, I Did Not Follow The Vets Recommendation, And, My Puppy Is 14 Months Old. Since Today I Have Been Hearing Like Noises Coming From Her Stomach Area That Sounds Like Wormy-grippy Noise. Do You Think This Is Because She Needs Her Heartworm Medicine? I Am Doing My Research And Asking Around Until I Can Hear Back From The Vet. My Puppy Still Runs Around, But,Does Not Seem Like Her Normal Self. I Need Your Help. Very Worried For My Puppy. Thanks.
Answer: I Dont Think The Stomach Noises Has To Do With Not Giving Heartworm Medication. Could Be Viral Upset Stomach Or Possibly From Intestinal Parasites. I Would Have Vet Check And Stool Check To Rule This Out. In Meantimed You Can Try Pepcid Ac At Dose Of One Half Mg Per Pound Once To Twice Daily. |
