I have a new pup. She is about 4 months old. She seems to have worms and I do not know what type?

Question

The worms at first look like vermicelli. (the flat spaghetti like pasta) Then after they are out for a little while they look like spaghetti. Does anyone know what this could be and what type of dewormer to get?

Answer 1

At four months she needs a vet visit for rabies and puppy shots, so the vet could do it. If she were older, and already vaccinated, I would say use praziquantal.

Answer 2

the best thing is to take a stool sample to teh vets and have it tested. Get teh meds from the vet. The over the counter is nothing but JUNK and a waste of money.
Just a suggestion if you have a heartworm check and start on heartworm preventative most now also prevent worms so you shouldn't have to worry.
at 4 months she should be finished with allher boosters if not they need to be gotten. Also at 4 months she should get her rabies vaccine.
If you aren't planning on breeding her you should go ahead and set up an appoiontment to get her spayed This will prevent any ;unwanted pups and also is healthier for her to be spayed ( can help prevent certain cancers). A spay is best done at 5-6 months of age.

Answer 3

I would definatly take a stool sample to the vet and have it analyzed. It is more than likely that your puppy will have a few different types of worms that would she would need to be treated for and that may require a dewormer that is more broad spectrum. While she is there, if you haven't already, you should start her vaccinations. These are so important and something that is worth the investment (her health and your money!). Good luck!

Answer 4

Take her to the vet to get a dewormer. They will either give her a liquid dewormer, or a pill called Droncit. Since she is 4 months old, she needs to be taken to the vet any ways for her first round of puppy shots.

Answer 5

Could be roundworms, the puppy defiantly needs to go to the vet regardless of type to be wormed. They will give her some medicine so she will pass the worms, she may even throw some up. While she is there you will also need to get her started on her vaccinations. A large infestation of worms can cause intestinal blockage which can be harmful even fatal. and if not treated she could keep reinfecting herself if she happens to eat any of her stool.

Answer 6

You should take your puppy to a vet for a check-up, innoculations, neutering and worming. You are putting the health of your puppy and other dogs at risk by not doing so. It will also cost you a lot more in money and emotions in the long run if you don't.

Answer 7

Take a sample to the vet. You don't generally need to take the dog in at the same time but call your vet first to check and make sure. It sounds like you may be describing tapeworms.. Which require a medication from the vet to get rid of.

Answer 8

If it's long and very thin, I think your pup has tapeworm- though it wouldn't hurt to get the sample to the vet to ask for their professional view or even bring your pup in for a checkup- has she had her final pup vaccination?

When my first pup was a pup, I used drontal all wormer as that does everything, then I moved on to Advocate though please note advocate DOES NOT cover tape worms, but you can compensate using Droncit with Advocate. Given your description, i think your best choice would be drontal all wormer- they come in tablets or as a paste from memory.

All the best

Answer 9

I would go with the vet suggestion as well... sounds like roundworms but it would be better to have the feces checked out to know for sure... and even after you have treated your pup you will have to treat her for worms from time to time...

Answer 10

I would get the dog to the vet immediately.... how would you feel if you had worms?