Worms

[Pammielu]

Jinx has worms. I saw a white one, uhmm hanging out this morning.

Is there any medicine I can give him, without taking him to the vet? I think it may be tapeworms. Aren't they white and flat? He will go to the vet if need be, but thought I would ask if there is something I could give him.

[Dax]

You need to take a fecal sample in... Treating the wrong kind of wormers can be dangerous.

[Pammielu]

Okey dokey. Guess I am making another appt. I am just so tired of the vet right now. Thanks Dax

[golden&hovawart]

Drontal should take care of it but it's usually use more as a prevention than a treatment!.
Bring a stool to the vet and have it,analysed!.Normalyl that should be enough,for him to give you,the treatment!.
What is DRONTAL:



The standard of care in broad-spectrum deworming for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Drontal for cats and Drontal Plus for dogs eliminate:

• Tapeworms
• Hookworms
• Roundworms
• Whipworms (only Drontal Plus)

Drontal and Drontal Plus, when used with a monthly heartworm preventative, provide the most complete protection against intestinal parasites.
Ask your veterinarian about deworming your pet with these products:
Drontal®, available in tablets for cats and kittens 4 weeks of age and older, effectively removes hookworms, roundworms and tapeworms. Not for use in kittens less than one month of age or weighing less than 1.5 lbs.

Drontal Plus®, available in tablets and chewable Taste Tabs® for dogs and puppies 3 weeks of age and older, effectively removes hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms and whipworms. Not for use in dogs weighing less than 2 lbs. or puppies less than 3 weeks of age. Do not use in pregnant animals.


Only your veterinarian can diagnose and treat an intestinal parasite infection in your pet

[Pammielu]

Thanks G&H! He is on monthly HW preventative, and I thought that it prevents most parasites. I am sure he is eating alot of nasty things.


I will call my vet and ask him if I can bring him a surprise from Jinx. He liked Apollo's lump so well that he kept it for a month! I am sure he will be excited! LOL

[alimel]

Originally Posted by Pammielu

Thanks G&H! He is on monthly HW preventative, and I thought that it prevents most parasites. I am sure he is eating alot of nasty things.


I will call my vet and ask him if I can bring him a surprise from Jinx. He liked Apollo's lump so well that he kept it for a month! I am sure he will be excited! LOL

Oh the little things that excite our vets Buddy has had them before, they are easy to cure.

[Maliraptor]

You might be able to just drop off a fecal to the vets, if they have seen him recently.

[Pammielu]

Originally Posted by Maliraptor

You might be able to just drop off a fecal to the vets, if they have seen him recently.

Yeah, they have seen him alot, he just turned one yr old, so within 6 months was his last visit. And all my other dogs have been alot, they know me well

[fairlight]

First a lump and now some poop?...your vet will be ecstatic!!! All my pooches are on HW also, BUT..correct me if I am wrong. If a dog eats poop that flies laid eggs on...I think they can get worms.

[Pammielu]

Originally Posted by fairlight

First a lump and now some poop?...your vet will be ecstatic!!! All my pooches are on HW also, BUT..correct me if I am wrong. If a dog eats poop that flies laid eggs on...I think they can get worms.

You calling my dog a poop eater??? LOL Just add that to his long list of problems.


That sounds right though. I am sure he is eating ALOT of bad things these days.