I have a really important question. I just got a dog. Lab/Terrior Mix. She's about ~11 weeks. Anyways, she chunky and healthy looking. Today, she had an accident on the floor. I picked it up and on teh bottom there were three white slug looking things. Pretty accurate to this: <====> They were an actual white color though, not clear. I've had plenty of pets and I've never seen that before. Any idea what this could be?
Thank you.
2007-02-08 01:22:57 · 15 answers · asked by poeticpyr07 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
its worms get her some worm medicine
2007-02-08 01:27:00 · answer #1 · answered by dee_ann 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a looks like worms.... Have you given her anti worm medicine lately? Just for safety reasons call your vet.
Generally, when a dogs excrement shows any worms, they will be round worms or tapeworms.
Round worms look similar to spaghetti. Nearly every puppy is born with round worms. This needs to be treated.
Tapeworms are spread through an intermediate host - the flea. The most obvious sign (frequently not seen on fecal exams) is what looks like a piece of rice stuck to their feces or back end. Sometimes, you will even see this move. It is a tapeworm segment and filled with tiny eggs (it's an egg sac, actually).
You need to take your pup to the vet anyway for vaccines, but a fecal check is just as important. Bring the little "slug" and show the vet. I can bet it's a tapeworm segment. They shed these in intervals, so it's not always visible. Also, if there are any other pets in the home, they should all be treated.
You need to keep the environment picked up to prevent re-infestation. Get a dewormer from the vet and get started on the vax and your pup is on its way to a healthy life.
2007-02-08 10:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by tdude09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, when a dogs excrement shows any worms, they will be round worms or tapeworms.
Round worms look similar to spaghetti. Nearly every puppy is born with round worms. This needs to be treated.
Tapeworms are spread through an intermediate host - the flea. The most obvious sign (frequently not seen on fecal exams) is what looks like a piece of rice stuck to their feces or back end. Sometimes, you will even see this move. It is a tapeworm segment and filled with tiny eggs (it's an egg sac, actually).
You need to take your pup to the vet anyway for vaccines, but a fecal check is just as important. Bring the little "slug" and show the vet. I can bet it's a tapeworm segment. They shed these in intervals, so it's not always visible. Also, if there are any other pets in the home, they should all be treated.
You need to keep the environment picked up to prevent re-infestation. Get a dewormer from the vet and get started on the vax and your pup is on its way to a healthy life.
BTW - little pot bellies are a great sign of worm infestation in puppies.
Good luck.
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2007-02-08 09:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably a form of worm. Hook or round. Time for vet visit and some de-worming. No big deal, most little ones have it because they pass the placental barrier and of course dogs and puppies lick everything. Don't delay. Also, get that heartworm medicine as soon as vet okays it. Enjoy and take care of your best friend.
2007-02-08 09:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by mysticleah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like Tape worm. Best to take pup to vet for a culture and some deworming medication
2007-02-08 09:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup...you have worms....err more pointedly, your pup has them. I had a similar issue with my dog when he was a pup. I went to the pet store and got this liquid called Evict. It lives up to its name and he's been worm free after the 2nd dose. Just follow the directions. It is flavored so that your pup will enjoy it.
2007-02-08 10:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by mike w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are intestinal parasites, could be tape worms. You need to take your dog to the vet so they can get a sample of the stool and check for intestinal parasites (which i definately believe to be tape worms) and so they can give you the right meds for that.
2007-02-08 09:29:53 · answer #7 · answered by Cameron C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they sound like tapeworms....fresh ones expand and contract....dead ones most often found around the butt look like sesame seeds or dry rice. they take a wormer from the vet and you should take a sample with you to the office...the age of your dog indicates that she is due for vet check/vaccinations anyway.
2007-02-08 10:39:09 · answer #8 · answered by mups mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
De-worming is a necessity and soon
heart worm is another terrible consideration bring your pet to a vet ,
get both dewormed plus heart worm protection. if not it will be fatal.
2007-02-08 09:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by t-bone 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
these are worms , suggest you worm her asap with a good quality wormer , we use panacur at 10% follow instructions on bottle, a dog needs worming frequently depending on what wormer you use so look at all instructions on any bottle.at 6 months its routine should be wormed and flea treated every 3 months.
2007-02-08 09:40:18 · answer #10 · answered by eurobichons 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tapeworms. Take a sample to the vet as she may have other parasites as well. They will give you meds to de-worms her.
2007-02-08 09:26:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋