My dog had diarrhea after deworming, then a daily cough with head bobbing for days – what is wrong?

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Hello, diarrhea after deworming is usually gut irritation from the medicine and passes in 1 to 2 days; give probiotics.

But the later cough and head bobbing are unclear in cause – possibly poisoning, heartworm, or other disease.

Take the dog to a vet to confirm and treat.

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Loose stool right after deworming can be normal as the gut clears, but a daily cough with head bobbing for days is not something I'd shrug off, that can be respiratory or even heartworm in some areas. I'd call the vet, especially since the cough persisted, don't just watch it. If he's also lethargic or off his food, get him in, the deworming and the cough may be unrelated and you don't want to miss the second.

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