Will my 13 month old golden retriever be OK till i can get him to the vet on Monday the 31 he threw up worms?

Question

my dog threw up some yellow bile and i found three worms in it about 4 inches long each he dosent seam to be sick and will still eat and drink water. He has plenty of energy, im just worried about the worms and our vet dosent open till monday the 31 or possiply the 2nd thats 2 to 3 days away

Answer 1

It wont kill the pup but the breeder should have wormed the pup before you got it.
What ever you do no not get any over the counter wormer for the pup. Wait until you can call your vet.
If possible I'd give your vet a call tomorrow if you can and see if they can get the pup on some wormer at the very least.

Like I said no over the counter wormer ok.

Or if you have a Pets Mart or PetCo near you that has vets on site get the pup seen and get the wormer from them.
I'd start to make calls tomorrow though. Worms that bad can really make a pup very sick!

Answer 2

Go to Pets Smart NOW they have some stuff to help him/her get the worms treated its a every month deal and he/she can be treated for all the wroms that can hurt your dog. I just de-wormed my dogs this month and I keep it up every month for both my dogs and my cats. Its cheaper then a ER Vet bill you will end up with. its not to late just go to a Major pet store some little ones should carry it as well adn tell them what the worms looked like and they can help you get the right stuff. Some times not always you cna get dewormer from a Wal-Mart or big store such as them. I would rather you go to PetSmart though.

Get a DeWormer that gets all kinds of worms and your dog will be fine. If you are still worried about your dog then take him/her to a Vet as soon as you can.

You can also call your local Emergancy Vet Clinic and they can tell you if getting just a dewormer is good enough for the weekend and then take the dog in on monday. It wont hurt to give them a call.

Answer 3

Sounds like your dog has whipworms. (but I'm not a Vet, have not examined your dog and am not qualified to diagnose your dog).
Is he lethargic or choking a lot? It would be good if you could get him in sooner, but if he is active and eating, drinking, not otherwise sick, then waiting a few days would be okay. Still, for your own security about this, call an emergency clinic and describe what you have described here and you'll have more peace of mind about it.
Some whipworm photos:
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Answer 4

I am pretty sure he will be ok.We had a cat with the same problems and when I got him to the vet,she told me he had probably had the worms for at least two weeks prior to me getting him in. Obviously I did not notice the worms right away,but luckily it was still treatable.He is fine to this day. I also notice now that alot of stores carry de-worming products that may help till you can get to the vet.Even our dollar store carries them! Good luck to both of you-but I am sure all will be well.

Answer 5

Call your emergency vet or take him now, its very serious if they're in his stomach, it means they've worked their up from his bowels!!! If you haven't done so already, get some worming tablets ( the ones in the pet shops are just as good as the vet gives ) and make him swallow them, he's in dire need. I don't mean to frighten you mate but i know of someone who lost their puppy this way - vets ASAP!

Answer 6

Hes probably alright, because he is eating and drinking and is playful, just try and make contact with the vet somehow, but if he seems to go downhill, like eating less, drinking less, and not wanting to play, somethings wrong. See if he also uses the bathroom regularly, and if he continues to throw up, check if it becomes more often or less often. And be careful what you feed him, make sure he does not eat anything foreign outside, or any human food.

Im not an expert, but thats my approach at the situation from being an animal owner/lover

Answer 7

definitely get the dog to a vet. Worms can end up in lungs, heart, you name it and time is critical.

Answer 8

You should bring him to the vet ASAP.
I would rather go to aniother state then wait!
Roundworms are the most common type of worm, especially in unvaccinated puppies who may just be getting into that exploratory stage, which of course involves exploring other dogs' feces. Regardless of your dog's age, you'll know he's contracted roundworms if his stools look like spaghetti. Other signs include vomiting and diarrhea. If your dog displays any of these symptoms, bring him in to the vet's office for a worm diagnosis and treatment. In the future, roundworms can be avoided with a worm preventative that your vet will recommend.

Hookworms find their way to your dog's digestive tract through the pads of his feet and the skin of his belly. He can easily pick them up by way of infected soil. Once infected with hookworms, your dog will pass dark or bloody stools, an indication that the hookworms are sucking blood from his intestinal tract. If left untreated, hookworms cause anemia in your poor pooch, so bring him into the vet ASAP for a deworming and preventative against future hookworm episodes.

Tapeworms are passed through fecalmatter and flea larvae, and easily spread from dogs to humans through direct contact. They're easily visible in your dog's waste, so while it may seem a vile practice, take an extra long look at your dog's poop every now and then to check for tapeworms. While they are harmless to your dog, tapeworms are hazardous to humans. If your dog has them, they should be treated promptly.

Heartworms can KILL your dog! They're transmitted through mosquitoes and are lethal if left untreated. These parasites make their way to your dog's heart, where the live and grow until heart functions are totally blocked, leading to heart failure and death. Symptoms of heartworms in your dog are coughing, labored breathing, weight loss and fainting. If you suspect heartworm, prevent your dog from exercising and get him to a vet immediately. Your dog's doctor will determine what stage the disease has progressed to, and recommend treatment accordingly. If caught early, your dog may only require medicine injections and aspirin. If the disease is in advanced stages, he may require treatment for heart failure. It's wise to protect your dog against heartworm with a routine vaccination, and as an added precaution, guard him against mosquitoes with an insect repellent recommended by your vet.

Answer 9

try to search online for other vets because your dog shouldnt wait/suffer

petco.com
petlove.com
petsmart.com

i dont know where you live so its hard to give you vets but search in google: dog vets in "beverly hills" or whevere you live

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Answer 10

Try another vet, sounds like he is infested really.
Also remember, some worms dogs get so can people.