My friend has a 9 week old puppy(with all its shots) and I have a 2 year old Pug, and his puppy has (butt)worms, and I want to be able to bring my dog over, but I don't want him getting worms.
2007-07-25 05:53:55 · 14 answers · asked by Jordan 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would keep away until his puppy has completed treatment and is home free. Some worms get in through ingestion...but some, like hook worms can get in through the skin...even you can get it if you step on a pile of his crap.
2007-07-25 05:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buttworms? I'm assuming you're talking about digestive tract worms. The mode of transfer for these type of worms depends on which type they are. Roundworms are passed by ingestion of the eggs of the worms which are dropped when the infected dog defecates (poops) and then another dogs noses around in that area (or eats the grass, etc.). Tapeworms can be passed in the same way but are usually passed by fleas. Hookworms can penetrate through the bottom of the foot. The best way to protect your dog is to get it on something like Heartgard Plus which protects from those type of worms as well as heart worms. You have to get it from a vet though because tests need to be done to make sure your dog doesn't have heart worms. Also, make sure your friends dog is wormed (given medicine to get rid of the worms) before you take your dog over.
2007-07-25 13:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be more specific. Buttworms are not a type of worm. Try discribing the worms. Are they long and spaghetti like? These are roundworms and they can be contracted through dirt or even from breastmilk in dogs. Are they maggot like? These are digestive worms that are contracted through eating other dogs feces and the eggs can infect dogs that like another dogs behind. Most other worms you will not be able to see. Both of these worms can be treated with a simple over the counter dewormer. The dog should be treated ever two weeks for three treatments and floors should be treated with bleach as well as the bottoms of the shoes to prevent eggs from entering the house. All bedding should be washed in warm water as well.
2007-07-25 13:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by al l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by buttworms, you mean tapeworms (which are often seen around the anal area, and look like rice), there are two ways they are spread: By eating rodents, and by ingesting a flea. If it's another kind of intestinal parasite, your dog would get them from eating feces, whether from off the ground, or from licking any remainders from the other dogs butt. Also, as someone else mentioned, hookworms can penetrate the skin, and people can get roundworms or hookworms from dogs. Find out what kind of worms the puppy has. If they are NOT tapeworms, and your dog is on Interceptor or Sentinel for heartworm prevention, you shouldn't have to worry, as these will prevent roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. Heartgard Plus will prevent your dog from getting roundworms or hookworms, but not whipworms. Either way, even if you don't take your dog, make sure you protect yourself by washing your hands after handling the puppy.
2007-07-25 13:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by coolcowgirl83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well dogs pick up worms from sniffing the ground where dog poop has been that had worms...your friends puppy would of been dewormed when it got it first set of shots, if it still has worms I would let him know he should go down to the vet and get some dewormer to deworm his pup again. The wormer you buy in stores does not do all the worms and generally does not work. If worms get out of control in puppies it can cause a bigger problem too.
2007-07-25 12:58:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Worms can transfer in many ways besides butt activities. The puupy needs dewormed, then you can bring your pug over. If you bring him over before the pup is dewormed, you will end up deworming your pug. Make sure the pup's yard has been cleaned of poops as these can be a source of reinfection.
2007-07-25 13:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by ibbibud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Butt worms" as you say are actually called tapeworms. And dogs transmit them to one another and other species (that means humans) through contact. What happens is the og with the worms deficates (poops) and the other dog steps in it. Then the dog who stepped in it licks his paw and he gets the worms. Tell your friend to go to the vet and get dewormer. And I would advise you to keep your dog away and out of the areas that your friends dog does his business.
2007-07-25 12:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by Hannahs Mum-one on the way 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
worms are transferred by fleas. the puppy needs to be wormed and de-flead as to protect it from getting re-infested. If one dog eats another dogs feces, they can pick up the parasite. Same with butt sniffing/licking. If the puppy has fleas and your dog visits, your dog can get fleas and therefore chew itself to get the flea and become infested with worms. It's a terrible cycle.
2007-07-25 12:59:42 · answer #8 · answered by tbunny1us 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there not butt-worms . they are tape worms . your dog gets them from the ground. dogs poop worm eggs on to the ground and another dog passing by some how gets the eggs in too there mouth and the whole process is started again.
2007-07-25 12:59:06 · answer #9 · answered by milldoc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When another dog smells the butt of a dog with butt worms. Sometimes they (eewwww) lick it and get the worms eggs in their stomach and intestines.
2007-07-25 12:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋