I have a 11/2 yr. chihuahua and i heard this, but wasn't sure about it, i plan on asking her Vet. but can anyone tell me ahead of time if it's true.. ?
2007-10-18 15:21:07 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, i do a monthly topical flea treatment/heartworm preventative.
2007-10-18 15:54:52 · update #1
She stays outside in warm weather during the daytime only, it IS possible she may eat things outside.
We live in Texas so i'm not sure if it's more of a problem here? She gets the occassional flea from being outdoors, but being treated w/flea topical she should be good?
2007-10-18 15:57:03 · update #2
The vet has never suggested a fecal test, i suppose it would be best if i asked for one.
2007-10-18 16:01:21 · update #3
If you give your dog heartworm medication like Heartguard, or another brand, the drugs in the pills work as monthly dewormer. Otherwise, dewormer scheduling depends on where you live, animals that the pet will be in contact with, access to outdoors and potential rodents, other dogs, and a few other factors.
Consulting with your vet is the best way to get answers to those questions, and determine what is the best deworming schedule for your pet. It is an individual case by case situation on what is best for each cat or dog.
2007-10-18 15:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by lakotamalik09 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have not wormed my dogs since they were puppies. I have never had a issue with it, nor has my vet ever recommended it.. Unless your dog is outside (kept), and eats things that maybe bad, or if your pet gets a very bad flea infestation (tape worms) which they can have issues when they ingest the fleas (alot) then i would, but if you have had no problems i wouldn't. Why over treat for something that isn't there? That would be like us taking antibiotics, when were not sick. And what happens then we build immunities, then they don't work..
2007-10-18 15:32:18 · answer #2 · answered by Against the <BSL> 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. If your dog is healthy and stays in an area that is clean and away from other animals....she should be okay. Dogs have immune systems that can fight against parasites found in the everywhere in the ground. I would only treat for worms if a stool sample tests positive for worms. Symptoms are diarrhea or unusual loss of weight. If your dog is healthy, there is no reason for you to automatically treat for worms unless she shows signs of being sick.
2007-10-18 16:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Liz ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 03:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by riedel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exposure will necessitate worming that often. otherwise annually will be fine.
If cats are eating outside rodents, digging in sand boxes, if your animals drink at a neighborhood pond.etc, they could do with worming more often. If you have a flea infestation, then you will worm then too.
Otherwise, once a year is sufficient in most cities.
2007-10-18 15:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by almondsarenuts 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, Your vet will give you a heartworm/parasite preventative monthly/annually to prevent getting them. Its a must if you dont want your dog to get sick. My puppy takes Interceptor flavor tabs. But ofcourse my dog lives outside so...
2007-10-18 15:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have (8) dogs that we worm about twice a year with Drontal.
We also have (8) horses. Those get wormed every other month or so...
I don't believe I have ever heard of anyone worming their dogs or cats that often...
2007-10-18 15:50:10 · answer #7 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I wouldn't just hap hazardly shove insecticides down my dogs throat unless he actually had worms. Before worming your dog yo ushould have a fecal test done to find if he has worms, and if so what kind.
Why use chemicals if they aren't necessary.
2007-10-18 15:56:13 · answer #8 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All my dogs get the monthly heart worm preventative. I don't use a de-wormer at all. They have never had a problem.
2007-10-19 16:16:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adults dogs need to be wormed every 6months! remember not all worm medication contain heartworm.
2007-10-18 16:20:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋