it was about 4 mm thick and was made of about 5mm long segments that were roughly heart shaped. what are they? is there a treatment? do i need to bring him to the vet?
2007-09-28 14:27:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Most likely tapeworms. Tapeworms are the only segmented worms that dogs can have. They are transmitted by fleas (dog accidentally ingests a flea and flea has 'baby' tapeworm inside of it that grows into adult tapeworm in dog's intestines).
Tapeworms are easily treated but only with medicine from your vet. Remember that to make sure he doesn't get tapeworms again, though, you have to make sure he doesn't have fleas!
Tapeworms, by themselves, are not a medical emergency.
2007-09-28 14:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by kikitiki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be tape worms. take him to the vet and have him wormed, no big deal. Each segment has many eggs and can grow a new worms and humans can easily get these worms from dogs. do not delay in treatment. The dog is probably not in any immediate danger. there may be over the counter tapeworm specific medicine at your local pet shop. But to make sure what type of worm it is go to the vet.
2007-09-28 14:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by casey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are TAPE worms and will completely fill up your dogs belly so he will become malnourished. Only a vet can treat this type of parasite because over the counter worming meds will not kill tapeworms. He is too old to be able to handle such a serious medical problem. Your dog's b;adder will probably rupture if you don't see a vet Whay have you let an obvioulsy ill dog go 2 days before having a vet see him ?
2016-05-21 01:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save the segments and take them to your Vet. It sounds like tape worms if it's small segments. If your dog has fleas, then that is a good possibility.
There are oral medications for worms at your local pet stores. But if you want to rid them, best go to the Vet
2007-09-28 14:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by Old Cop Dog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a vet. and you can go to the vet and get a pill that costs about 20$ , one dose will take care of all the worms its not a serious disease most dogs and cats get worms in some part of their life.
2007-09-28 14:33:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, get the dog in the hospital fast and get your dog deworm. Make sure you get yourself checkout for worms!
By the way, don't forget to bring the dog's poop with worm
in a bag for the vet! Hurry!
2007-09-28 14:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by Rosie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ANY TIME UR DOG HAS WORMS YOU SHOULD TAKE THEM TO THE VET!!! and its not a heartworm, dogs dont deficate heartworms out through fecal matter, it sounds like a tapeworm. which over time can kill ur dog by depriving it of nutrients. it can also severly stunt growth in young puppies if not treated basically immediatley. yes now is time to go to the vet.
2007-09-28 15:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by Athena S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog has worms, you gotta take him to the vet.
It's not harmless, it can be deadly.
There is a treatment...
I know this because I have two dogs and two vets that are related to me.
It's a parasite.
2007-09-28 14:31:57 · answer #8 · answered by Okay. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a pet shop and ask for free if they know then you could pick up a treatment off the shelf if stll in dout then go to a vet. it sounds like tape worm to me.
2007-09-28 14:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by steve 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh no! that's horrible. poor doggy. hurry take him to the vet right now. i personally love dogs. if you love ur dog too, you'll take care of this problem as soon as possible.
2007-09-28 14:32:06 · answer #10 · answered by InSpired<3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋