I've found out today that my dog has worms. Ive read everywhere that tapeworms are passed by fleas, and yada yada...The vet couldnt ID the exact type of worms he has, so hes being treated for multiple kinds. I am wondering if worms can be passed to him by stepping in another dogs feces and then maybe licking his paw clean? The apartment complex I live in hasnt enforced owners cleaning up their dog poop and its everywhere! I plan on writing a letter to the management and complaining about it but want to be accurate in what I say.
2007-02-19 13:46:02 · 2 answers · asked by cherokee 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Verminator, has anyone ever told you you're a pompous, arrogant, abrasive jackass?
2007-02-20 03:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by snoopinhound 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DUH.....that's HOW!!!!
BASIC BIOLOGY!!
Eggs may lie dormant in the soil for YEARS!
& your VET is an ABSOLUTE IDIOT if it can't tell you WHICH parasite/s it HAS!!! It's EASY!
Different worms REQUIRE different meds!
Worms can ALSO be passed DIRECTLY from the dam! TAPES are the ONLY worm that *may* be contracted from INFESTED fleas!
You will get NOWHERE by blaming OTHERS for YOUR dog's infestation & WILL be BLAMED for NOT TREATING *YOUR* dog!
Shut up & BUTT OUT!!
Guess what...worms are NO BIG DEAL!
sheeeeeeeesh
2007-02-20 00:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋