I have a six month puppy and I havent seen anything in his poop, but people have said that there are worms that are really small so is it safe to deworm them without being sure?
2006-11-29 05:24:43 · 13 answers · asked by trsfernandez 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm quite sure that you can but it would be a good idea to consult a veterinarian first.
2006-11-29 05:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by ...mr2fister... 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can, over the counter pyrantel wormers are very safe and kill the most common parasites. If you see little rice-like worms on his rectum or in his stool, those are tapeworms and need a different medication, dogs catch tapeworms from fleas or eating other animals or their stools. Your vet can do a microscopic examination of your dog's stool to look for parasite eggs, it would be a good idea to do this if your dog is outdoors a lot. And garlic is more of a "poison" to a dog than the dewormers are, aside from not working. Even though the worms are big enough to be seen, they aren't usally passed until they are killed by the dewormer, so don't be surprised to see some 24 hours after you give a dewormer.
2006-11-29 05:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes but,,,you should take a "sample" to the vet (that isnt more than a couple hours old) to determine what type of worm it is & the vet can give the right meds.All puppies need to be dewormed.And there are some that cannot be detected with the human eye.Follow directions carefully & bleach your home often.Garlic is not good for dogs.
2006-11-29 05:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Deworming is a preventive medication, as well as a treatment. If you want to make sure if you puppy has worms, make a vet visit.
2006-11-29 05:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but I would recommend taking it to your vet for a stool sample check and then the vet will give you the proper deworming. Plus it should be vaccinated and spayed/neutered also (about now)
As for the person above me, it is a "medication" do not get discouraged and do get it dewormed. the vet will give you the proper MEDICATION to deal with any parasites your pup may have.
Do not self medicate your pup. home remedies do not work.Garlic by the way is fine for dogs, some people even sprinkle it on their dogs food for flea prevention, I have not had good results with that but it some do. I use frontline, its good for both ticks and fleas.Its ONION thats bad for dogs.
I see one person suggested Drontal but again, it depends on the type of worms. Get a stool sample from up to 24 hours prior to visit, go see your vet. It does not have to be within a couple hours. the worms will be there. As long as the stool is not rock hard a fecal can be run. I have also been able to run one on a hard sample, you just have to soak it in the fecasol solution. But a softer sample is reccomended. Try and get the sample prior to your visit so the vet doesn't have to go "fishing" for a sample its kinda rude to your baby. (smile)
I also see people talking about heartworms. if you sart your pup on proper heartworm medication, once a month as a preventative you should be fine. Its young enough to start now and you should be OK. Its other worms that you need to worry about right now and thats in the stool. Heartworm tests are done by drawing blood not by running a stool sample.I seriously doubt it has heartworms. Again speak to your vet about preventative.
To the poster below: Yes its a type of poison (a very safe regulated medicated, that is why you can't get the medication unless you go to a vet) but so is dishwashing soap, mouthwash, ajax, any kind of cleaner,some cooking stuff, chocolate, alot of things can be considered POISON etc etc etc.... so my point was not to discourage the asker about a dewormer and send up "RED FLAGS" seems like it is a new puppy owner and if she goes to the vet the vet (if they are a good one) will explain any and all questions about the "medication" used to get rid of parasites(worms). It was just my way of re-assuring the asker that the vet would not use anything that is not safe and tested and right for that particular pup, according to whatever parasite/worm that it has. Most worms/parasites are seen under a microscope and the ones you see are usually tapeworms(which looks like grains of rice) which are caused from ingesting fleas,so the flea problem would also need to be adressed. or if the pup is heavily infected with one kind of worm(roundworm) you might see spagetti like worms in the stool. Or after treatment you might see them being passed in the stool.
But if I am right the pups owner is "not " seeing any worms and that would mean to get the proper treatment they would need to run a stool sample under the microscope to determine what medication is to be used.
Also shots are very important at this age and so is getting it spayed/neutered. but thank you for the concern about my comment. Now that I have explained it I hope the asker is more informed and does the right thing by her new addition to the family... good luck... smile .....
WOW!!
to MJ: it is a type of poison, yes but so are vaccinations in a way, does that mean you dont give them also? then there is chemotherapy, which people use and now some animals are going through it too.Dewormers have been tested thoroughly and are completely safe for dogs and cats and horses and etc etc etc!!! I am not quite sure why you insist on using a type of scare tactic to help this person?!?!?!!!! ..... you have issues and you need to adress them, this person doesn't need to hear your scare tactic approach!! DEWORMERS (WHEN GOTTEN AND PRESCRIBED FROM A VET) ARE TOTTALLY SAFE!!!! in fact I personally have tried strongid, it tastes like banana and low and behold I am fine!! so are the thousands of pets that are treated on a daily basis in every vet hospital in the whole country!! get over it!!
2006-11-29 05:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by marnibrown1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he could still have worms.
Have fecal tests done. Not all puppies have worms, and why put a poison in your puppies body if you don't need to.
To the poster above - just because it is prescribed by a Vet does NOT mean it is not a poison. Wormer kills worms, what do you think it is? It is just a poison that is sometimes necessary.
2006-11-29 06:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be best to get a test at the Veterarian. What dewormer are you using? Some of the over the counter things are not as effective as something you et at the vets.
2006-11-29 05:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes but your best bet is to get a fecal at the vet and they will make sure you get the right dewormer.
2006-11-29 05:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take the puppy to the vet and have him check for worms. Deworming is basically feeding your puppy POISON and it can kill more than just the worms!
2006-11-29 05:26:44 · answer #9 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
ok there is only 1 way of knowing if he does or doesnt have worms and thats taking him to the vet. the test is heart breaking but its what is the best for him and it gives you peace of mind.. remember to have heartworm medication and give him it regularly..and you can't just deworm him easily if he does have heartworm than he has to go to the vet for treatment
good luck!
2006-11-29 05:29:19 · answer #10 · answered by miamicanesgrl305 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a clove of Garlic , skin it down to bare meat. Break a piece off about 1/2 inch total garlic. Hold mouht open and putin back of his throat and hold shut to make him swallow.
Then watch his poop, will be loaded. Do this until there are no more worms in the poop. Works everytime.
2006-11-29 05:28:07 · answer #11 · answered by bubbles_grandpa 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋