They are turning 6 weeks tomorrow and my vet is closed today. Yesterday I just started feeding them and I fed them ESBILAC 2nd step puppy food. I also threw in a small chewing toy also from esbilac. It was a little latex binki that was supposedly vanilla flavored. I barely saw the worms today, I have never seen a worm come out of their butts til today. We had just been given another dog (female border terrier) and she was three months old, she had worms also. Yes, we allowed contact between the two dogs, but we had previously taken B.J to the vet for a checkup and they de-wormed her so do you think the worms were transfered from b.j (border terrier) to the puppies if they licked eachother? what kind of worms could they be? Are they serious? What should I do, my vet is closed?!
2006-10-29 03:46:01 · 22 answers · asked by Jenny(: 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I just found out it was roundworm
2006-10-29 03:55:38 · update #1
the worms that i said were in their pee were probably actually throwup.
2006-10-29 03:59:29 · update #2
sounds like your doing a good job with the worms dogs do share worms so it be would be good to put them all on de-worming medication
2006-10-29 03:51:13 · answer #1 · answered by Ambegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a "breeder" then you should know that all puppies have roundworms.You should also know to deworm the puppies at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age and to also deworm the mom at the same times.
The worms were NOT transfered to the puppies by any other dog licking them. Roundworms in puppies can be very serious, even deadly.
If you are seeing the worms it means the infestation is heavy especially if they are not only pooping worms but vomiting them as well. These pups need to be dewormed by a vet asap and will need to be dewormed again in 2 weeks.
Do NOT use oTC dewormers.They aren't very effective and they can be very dangerous especially to puppies.
2006-10-29 05:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is over the counter meds for worms just make sure you get the puppy one.
Treat them both and you shouldnt need to go tothe vet unless they are not gone in 4 wks.You give them the first does then 4 wks later or what the label says you treat them again.But if you dont feel comfortable doing it your self the vet can do it for you and they will be fine untill you get there as long as it is not longer than 1-2wks of them having them.
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2016-06-01 11:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely get your puppies to the vet as soon as possible. The puppies probably did get the worms from your other dog. You should call the vet's office when they are open and make an appointment to get the puppies checked out.
2006-10-29 03:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by Emily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi firstly don't panic as the worms are not likely to harm your dog before the vet opens as they have had these worms since they were born...simple as the female carries the worms in her & during preganacy they pass thru the blood stream into the puppies...they manifest in the lungs & then the puppies cough them up & swallow them into their tummy & that is how your dog first gets worms....no need to run to the vet they will be just fine until you can get them their worm treatment...Regards Jake
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2006-10-29 03:52:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jake 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any pup that shows signs of worms should be taken to the vet. one day won't hurt but they should be seen and treated. yes they can transfer certain worms but puppies most of the time are born with worms in their intestinal tract. deworming is the only thing for all animals
2006-10-29 03:58:54 · answer #7 · answered by cindy s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sounds like pin worms, who are reletively harmless. They lay thier eggs in the dirt, and each egg is this size- "." So if your dog got dirt on a toy, and then chewed on it, the egg got into its system and hatched. They live right outside the butt hole. I think the most they can do is make your puppies butts itch REALLY REALLY bad. My sister got them... she had dirt in her nail and then sucked her thumb. It was good shes a baby, because mom saw a little worm on her butt when she was getting changed. So take your dogs the vet as soon as possible, and they will put them on meds. good luck!
2006-10-29 03:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by Alexis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will live until Monday. But in the meantime they are shedding eggs for these worms. Keep any children away from the animals. Clean up ALL feces in a plastic bag and dispose of. Make up a bottle of bleach and water and spray where they go to the bathroom. WASH your hands
(PS. To animal health care workers: where are all these vets that are closed on the weekend? And can I get a job there? ;)
2006-10-29 03:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by bassetmom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the pups to the vet first thing tomorrow. There should not be worms coming out in their pee, so not sure what you have going on there.
2006-10-29 03:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋