She is 11 weeks old but looks like she's about 3 weeks. She's a pit bull puppy but only weighs maybe 5 lbs. As soon as she went to the bathroom I could see the worms. Little white ones about 2 cm long or so. Then later she went to the bathroom, but it looked like it was just a worm and no poop. This one was round and about 3 or 4 inches long. This is so gross. My two grown dogs don't have any worms or anything wrong with them, but should I keep them away from her? Or is it only spread in the feces? We're taking her to the vet tomorrow because I can't find one on Sunday, but I'm just wondering if it will matter about my other dogs being by her. I already bought her a flea collar, though she doesn't seem to have fleas. I heard the worms come from fleas. She eats fine, but I can't get her to drink any water. She has no energy at all. I had to take her though, I felt so bad for the poor little pitiful looking thing.
2007-05-06 09:17:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Also, once she's got the medicine, how long does it take to be rid of the worms?
2007-05-06 09:47:13 · update #1
She will die soon if you do not get her to a vet asap. She is also spreading worms on your property. She needs to be dewormed but sounds like she is in very poor shape to do it yourself. Take the flea collar off and take her to a good vet.
2007-05-06 09:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwoman 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ok, to start, the small worms that look like rice are tapeworms and the longer worms are roundworms. Your pup just needs to be wormed. And don't put that flea collar on the pup until it has been checked by a vet. If your pup is underweight or has any other underlying problems, the flea collare could make her sick. As for your other dogs, they can get worms. Worms are not only spread through feces but also anywhere that the feces may have touched. The worms do not come from fleas, most puppies are born with worms due to their mothers having worms. When you take her to the vet, you may want to ask to have her tested for PARVO. As a dog owner I am sure you have heard of the disease. It can cause weight loss and lack of energy and refusal to eat or drink. If that is the case and your puppy does in fact have parvo, you will need to talk to your vet about your other dogs if they have been in contact with her. They could get sick too. I am just throwing out a few thoughts and I am not trying to scare you but I had a dog who got parvo from a puppy and it was horrible. Trying to save you that hassle.
2007-05-06 09:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by epic_80 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh dear, this puppy sounds very poorly.
Worms are mostly spread in faeces, but eggs can occasionally be on the coat. Tapeworms are indeed spread in fleas - if these are licked off the pup when the animal grooms, the worm egg will end up inside the animal and hatch there. It might therefore be advisable to keep her away from your other dogs in case they lick her.
A flea collar will not do anything to treat or prevent fleas - the fleas have to actually walk over the collar to die, and how many do that! Get the vet to check the pup for fleas, it sound extremely likely she will have them. Comb her over some wet white paper and see if black specks fall off and turn red on the paper - these are flea dirts. You may also be able to see them on the pups skin, especially on the belly or armpits if you sort through her fur.
Dogs and cats should be fleaed and wormed regularly anyway, not just if they already have fleas or worms. Fleas are hard to get rid of once present, so it's best to keep them away to begin with! Use veterinary products only, trust me when I say anything from a pet shop is not worthwhile.
Good luck with your pup, I think you might be in for some spending to get her better. Where on earth did you get her from, sounds like terrible former owners/breeder.
Chalice
2007-05-06 09:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you are taking her tomorrow, I would say yes you should keep your other dogs separated from not only the puppy but the area where she uses the bathroom until after she has been treated for worms, to be on the safest side.
There is a type of worms that come from ingesting fleas, they're called tapeworms. They look like little grains of white rice. But I would suggest a topical flea preventative such as Frontline or Advantix instead of a flea collar.
From the worm you're describing, though, it sounds like roundworms which are very common in puppies. Roundworms are not only transmittable from dog to dog but also dog to human. Use gloves to clean up and dispose of her feces and always, always, always wash your hands after playing with her. Roundworms are easily treatable and I'm sure your veterinarian will take care of it tomorrow.
Take a look at the link I've provided below, you may find it informational.
2007-05-06 09:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by VetTech1016 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a turkey baster and force feed her water, or just put water into her food. At the vet tomorrow the worms will clean up and whe will be fine. Int the meantime, she can be with your other dogs as long as they are on dewormers (i assume they are, as you are a responsible sounding owner). But to make sure, keep the pups feces aay from the adults. The worms can come from the fleas, but it isnt very common!
Good luck,
Charlotte
2007-05-06 09:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get some worms from your puppy. Ringworm, which is actually a fungus, not a worm can be passed by simply touching a dog or cat that has it. Roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworms are intestinal parasites than can be passed from pets to people. Young children are at the greatest risk, but it is not unheard of for an adult to get them. They are passed from feces to mouth. You don't have to touch the dogs poo to get them. There are even a few rare cases of people contracting heart worm. Hygiene is key. If your have a baby or children who spend a lot of time on the floor, keep their hands washed also. Children tend to put their hands in their mouths more often. Good luck!
2016-05-17 05:11:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you said the worm was round then its roundworm which can also be passed to humans so you should probably limit the people touching her to just yourself and make sure you wash your hands well afterwards, and don't let her lick your face. You should also keep her away from your other dogs . She probably got the worms from her mother. Definately take her to the vet and it won't hurt to get your other dogs dewormed as an extra precaution. They can get it from sniffing around her bum and poop. You should try to bring some of her poop to the vets with you so they can check it for any other types of parasites.
2007-05-06 09:58:48 · answer #7 · answered by n v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pit bull from a bad kennel? Isolate her NOW.
Get some over the counter worm meds and put it in her food or get it down her fast.
2007-05-06 09:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about it too much.
Definatley take her tomorrow, and tell the vet about your concern for the other dogs.
The vet should send you home a couple pills for the other dogs to take.
2007-05-06 09:26:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, you didn't get her from a very good breeder. A GOOD breeder would have dewormed them before they sent the pup off
2007-05-06 09:22:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋