my sisters dog had a worm living in its skin and there is a hole and you can see it.it is so gros.s but he is ating normal and there is not a vet open until tomorrow.what should she do until then?
2007-08-05 15:49:48 · 7 answers · asked by sweetcheeks1 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
theres a salve for that , get it from the vet
2007-08-05 15:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by dr.pillmd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a "wolf worm" or Bot Fly Larvae. Your Vet should take it out and it's good that the worm is alive because if the dog kills it by scratching, it can cause infection, as it can also cause infection and illness by trying to remove it yourself. I saw a dog with one and the Vet squeezed it out. Yep. Was gross. Good you are going to the Vet tomorrow.
http://www.practical-pet-care.com/cat_question.php?ID=2.2003112008191598
2007-08-05 23:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you are describing is probably a maggot. Worms don't burrow through skin. At this point, you might as well wait until tomorrow where you can take the dog for professional help.
2007-08-05 22:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by mowsermae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bot fly larvae. Clean it really well with hydrogene peroxide and get an antibotic tomorrow when the vet opens. It will be fine.
2007-08-05 22:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by Colette J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never head of a worm that will burrow into a dogs skin. Please get it to the vets for treatment.
2007-08-05 22:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=11&cat=1290&articleid=3000
It is a cuterebra--a larva. The vet needs to carefully remove it.
2007-08-05 23:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vet will have to take care of it, and will also check the pup for other problems.
2007-08-05 22:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by hanksimon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋