should I worm him myself? or wait for his vet. appt. next Friday? I do`nt know what kind of worms they are.I have Sergents worm-away. HELP
2007-01-26 10:01:02 · 24 answers · asked by Lisa D 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If the worms look round and several inches long, then it has roundworms. Round worms are very common in puppies that age. There are several good dewormers that you can buy over the counter that are very effective. If the worms are much smaller and look like grains of rice, they are tapeworms. To kill tapeworms, make sure that your dewormer has the drug "praziquantel" in it.
Even if you deworm your dog yourself, still take it to the vet soon for an exam. Bring a fresh stool sample with you in case the vet wants to performa fecal float to check for worm eggs.
Hope that helps
2007-01-26 10:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by Brandon B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the pet store and buy Nemex II and follow the directions on the bottle. Doseage is by weight of the dog of course. You must follow up in 2 weeks with another dose to catch eggs that have hatched. Or you can take the dog to the vet or take a stool sample to the vet and he can tell you exactly what worm it is. If you suspect tape worm (looks like rice) over the counter stuff doesn't really work as well as the shot from the vet.
2007-01-26 10:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jean S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dewormers that are available in pet stores are not as effective (and sometimes not as safe) as those prescribed by your vet. I would hold off on the Sergent's stuff for now. Your vet may well have something better and if it is too close to the last dose of over-the-counter dewormer, it may not be safe to dose the good stuff. Worms in puppies are expected and usually no big deal. Call your clinic and ask if you can get an earlier appointment to get the dewormer ASAP. Just explain exactly what you have seen and offer to bring a fecal sample in. I'm sure they'll set you right up.
2007-01-26 10:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by NorthernGirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would NOT worm the puppy myself--I am pretty sure that the retail worming products you can buy in a pet store are NOT safe for a puppy that young!!!
I would call the vet and ask them if he needs to see the pup before Friday or not since you saw the worms--MY vet would ask me to bring a sample of the poop with the worms in it, but I imagine not every vet would be that eager to see it. LOL
2007-01-26 10:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by Cynthia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sound like tape worms. Are they short, like 1/2 inch? If this were my dog i would wait and get medication from the vet. I would do this because i have heard of people using the over the counter medications from pet stores, and it takes them Months to get rid of the worms. With the medications from a vet it should only take a few weeks, and it WILL get rid of them.
2007-01-26 10:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by Stark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No need to wait. As long as you give the correct dosage there will be no problem if you do and then the vet does it again. Usually the vet check for worms prior to giving a wormer any way so if you take care of the problem he probably won't get dosed again. Many worms aren't killed with one dose anyway
2007-01-26 10:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by Lazydawg 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like tape worms. You should wait and go to the vet. During his vet visit, they will check him for hook, and round worms. Those two kinds are not usually seen in stools. Also, the medicine the vet gives works better than OTC wormers.
2007-01-26 10:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you have is piperazine. It is safe to worm with piperazine for roundworms. I know several vets that use this.
"Usual Dose and Administration
Follow individual product information or contact your veterinarian as different products contain compounds which are made of different amounts of piperazine. Dogs and Cats: 20-50 mg of base/pound by mouth. Repeat in 10-14 days, and in severe cases, repeat in an additional 10-14 days. Retreatment is necessary as larval forms in the host's (pet's) tissues may not be affected by the drug. As the larvae migrate to the intestines and mature, the 2nd (and 3rd) dose will eliminate them. Puppies and kittens need to be tested and dewormed frequently according to a worming schedule, and as advised by your veterinarian"
I would worm if these are roundworms. Very long , they look like very thin spaghetti. Take a stool sample to your vet when you go. Follow the directions for his weight. A good friend of mine is a breeder and a vet, she uses piperazine on her pups!! I use pyrantel pamoate.
2007-01-26 10:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He has worms. there's no ought to take him the the Emergency Vet, only call the next day and make an appointment. deliver a pattern of his most up to date stool, so as that they are in a position to attempt and spot how undesirable, and what form of worms they're. Wormer is extremely inexpensive, and if he wasn't this undesirable, you have wormed him your self. yet at this element, he could want greater ideal dosages. additionally, after receiving the wormer, you puppy will act like he has the flu. it is usual, and easily a side-result. For destiny, i might advise putting on Revolution. you ought to get it by skill of prescription, inspite of the incontrovertible fact that that's a month-to-month med that looks after worms, earmites, fleas, ticks, heartworm and greater! that's utilized between the shoulder blades only like frontline- the better area, it does no longer cause them to ill! this could artwork this time, yet he could want a heavy oral dose. sturdy success!
2016-09-28 00:55:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO SERGENTS.....call the vet,, he will get you in faster,,, or you can just bring the stool sample ( stop by the office) he should give you the worming medicine,,,, will save you on the office visit
2007-01-26 10:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋