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Post by jiffer on Mar 6, 2008 9:32:55 GMT -5
Sorry to resurrect this unpleasant topic but I am curious about a couple things: 1) What treatments did you use? Length of treatment time? 2) What did you do to prevent it from spreading either to you or other pets in your homes? Thanks, Lisa 1) Treatment is going to the vet and having a stool sample tested. They then give you the appropriate pills to kill off the parasites. Usually my vet gives a dosage of Panacur and follows up with a dose of Drontal, a few weeks later. This was part of the initial vet visit. Treatment is very simple. 2) As long as you clean up the poop immediately and don't allow the others to ingest or play in it, then no one else should get anything. I've never had a recurrence in any of my dogs even when a new one came home.
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erinder
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Collarbones - for you guessed it, collars! (formerly Fussy Pup)
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Post by erinder on Mar 11, 2008 17:54:09 GMT -5
I think we were given panacur with both dogs when they had worms.. but ya, definitely check with your vet because different meds are better for different kinds of wormies..
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Post by Gaspard's Dad on Mar 12, 2008 8:44:24 GMT -5
Gaspard had tapeworm and hookworm when I brought him home. I understand that he was treated several months ago but it's so easy for these guys to get re-infected. I believe that his having parasites had a lot to do with the condition of his coat (dandruff) and fatigue. Since having some good food, and worm treatments (and for fleas just in case), he has improved remarkably.
I think it's a good idea to have any grey treated for worms the day you bring them home. I found out the hard way after two days at home by finding dried up worms (and some not so dried up) on the sofa and bed...yuck!
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Post by amyunicorn on Mar 12, 2008 9:53:23 GMT -5
Ava is on Metronidazole for giardia.
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Post by lmcallen74 on Mar 12, 2008 20:02:30 GMT -5
Gaspard had tapeworm and hookworm when I brought him home. I understand that he was treated several months ago but it's so easy for these guys to get re-infected. I believe that his having parasites had a lot to do with the condition of his coat (dandruff) and fatigue. Since having some good food, and worm treatments (and for fleas just in case), he has improved remarkably. I think it's a good idea to have any grey treated for worms the day you bring them home. I found out the hard way after two days at home by finding dried up worms (and some not so dried up) on the sofa and bed...yuck! Thanks I was wondering about when to do the testing and my first instinct would be to err on the side of caution and "assume" he or she had worms and take him/her to the vet either later the same day or the next day. I think I saw that you had an iggy too so can I ask what you are doing to protect him? I was wondering because of my cat. He is an indoor cat and has never had an issue with any parasites, so could be be given a shot or something before a dog is brought home to protect him in case? Thanks everyone...this is very informative. Lisa
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Post by samrob on Mar 16, 2008 15:55:34 GMT -5
If you do some research on most of the common parasites, you will find that it is very unlikely that your cat will pick anything up from your new pupper. Also, Your vet will let you know if there is any risk of infecting the cat when you get the pup's fecal exam done.
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