i have already asked my veterinarian. she just said that i have to wait until the pups come out and i'l just deworm them altogether. i'm worried with her advice. can i atleast give garlic as a natural remedy?
2007-10-13 01:37:48 · 6 answers · asked by Bear 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Then, I think it is time to go looking for some other vets. You can worm a pregnant *****.
2007-10-13 01:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Feed this dog a better diet and more food. Choose a food with no more then 2 grains listed in the first 5 ingredients. Half way through the pregnancy offer her 3 meals a day and let her eat what she wants/will.
And yes, you can worm a pregnant bltch but will have to worm all the pups and her again when the pups are 3 weeks and 5 weeks. NO over the counter wormers. Could be deadly. Get from the vet only.
Just because she ate feces does not mean she automatically picked up worms. How about taking in a stool sample and having it checked? No need to assume she has worms or worm her while she is pregnant if she doesn't. It IS a chemical and although they say it won't harm her.... why would you give a dog a chemical that they did not need?
2007-10-13 01:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if your dog is eating its 'poop' while it is pregnant it is more probably lacking in some nutrients, this is a stressful time for your dogs body and a premium high quality dog food should help. also, it is important to allow your dog to eat as much as it wil. this will need to continue while she is feeding her pups and this should help. also, you can worm pregnant dogs, i do not know why your vet told you this. also, garlic is an urban myth... it will not help and will probably just stress your dog out. garlic and onions can even be toxic to some breeds of dogs and all cats.
2007-10-13 01:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should be fine and yes the mom and pjups should be wormed with good wormer not over the counter at 2,4,,6 and 8 weeks and the pups should get first vaccinations at 6 weeks and be left mom until 8 weeks.
2007-10-13 02:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get some Sure Shot2X pyrantel pamoate it is to be started on PG dogs and used for puppies when born .And just because she ate poo dont mean she will get worms .Make sure you have her on a good puppy food .and if the vet told you he can not worm her get a new vet!
2007-10-13 03:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by EducateDon'tJudge! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember that your female will eats the puppies' poop too when they defaecate. You should be worming her in her fourth week of pregnancy and there are plenty of remedies on the market which are suitable for this.
2007-10-13 01:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Blugirl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋