i have a king charles spaniel, and he is acting all lethargic and really dont seem to know what to do with himself.He is also off his food, but will still eat treats. someone suggested i worm him, because his behaviour is symptomatic of him having worms. I am really new to this, so what do you think? shall i try that before taking him to the vet
2007-02-05 09:54:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is 15 months old
2007-02-05 10:20:35 · update #1
I have had him for 3 months
2007-02-05 10:21:07 · update #2
I would pop to the vet anyway. Your vet will tell you how often he needs to be wormed. ONLY buy worming tablets from the vet - the ones from the pet shops aren't very good. I am sure he is fine so don't worry in the meantime. Perhaps he is just feeling a bit under the weather. You don't say how old he is - I have a cocker spaniel and the poor little lad suffered really bad with worms when he was a pup - he's three now (on Wednesday!) and they do get hardier as they get older.
2007-02-05 09:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bexs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All dogs need worming 4 times a year with medicine from the vet. Don't feed it treats and it will start to eat food again. Would you eat your healthy dinner if you had pigged out on chocolate and sweets? Take it to the vet in any case for a full check up since you haven't had it long. I bet you don't have a king charles at all, but a cavalier king charles. These suffer from heart problems so it may be heart failure which is causing the lethargy. Speak to the vet about wormers, flea treatments and diet since it appears you don't really know what you are doing.
2007-02-05 23:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have never wormed your dog, you probably need to. to be safe on this and all advice from this group, I suggest that you take your dog to the vet. You will probably get 15 different answers from 15 different people here. At least with a vet, you will get an answer from a professional.
2007-02-05 09:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by JohnnyQuest 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound like worms to me because they eat loads when they have worms. I would maybe try changing his diet because, if he's taking treats, then he hasn't lost his appetite - just lost interest in the food he is being offered. I don't think you can avoid the vets visit with the lethargy thing, though. Why don't you try phoning the vets and asking their advice - my vets are always really helpful like that.
2007-02-05 09:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Rachael H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please do NOT listen to people who have no clue diagnosing your pet. When you have any medical questions concerning your dogs health call a VET!!! Many many animals have been seriously harmed even killed by selfmedication and the advice from well meaning friends/family.
The syptoms you describe do NOT indicat worms...Take your dog to the vet.
2007-02-05 12:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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4. Your goal should be that each training session is just a little bit better than the last one. You need to always strive to make the training better, slowly. I mention this because quite often I see people who do daily training sessions but the dog never gets better and it is not the dogs fault.
5. Having patients is very important in dog training. Losing your temper does not work with a canine it simply makes things worse.
6. Exercise is very important in the training process to get rid of all the dogs nervous energy.
7. Taking your pet for walks is very important because it develops serotonin which gives your dog a feeling of well being.
8. Always be sure to give your dog a bunch of praise in your training. It is your dog's paycheck for doing a great job.
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2017-02-15 10:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lethargy is a broad symptom. He needs to go to the vet and get blood work and a fecal so you can rule out parasites.
2007-02-05 09:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by fairygrrl101 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dogs need wormed every 3 months worm him first
2007-02-06 01:09:02 · answer #8 · answered by baby blues 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read over the answers to your question. With the execption of a few knuckle-heads, I totally agree--GET HIM TO A VET!!!
2007-02-05 14:46:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet for an appointment.
2007-02-05 10:01:51 · answer #10 · answered by JusMe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋