Casey has roundworms

[caseysmom]

I just called and got the kitty on the banfield wellness plan that the dogs are on...for one year of coverage it is the same price as one office visit...plus they will do all the leukemia testing and shots.

There is a 3 business day waiting period before I can take him in though, I am wondering if I should get him some over the counter in the meantime...does it really work over the counter I mean?

[borzoimom]

I just called and got the kitty on the banfield wellness plan that the dogs are on...for one year of coverage it is the same price as one office visit...plus they will do all the leukemia testing and shots.

There is a 3 business day waiting period before I can take him in though, I am wondering if I should get him some over the counter in the meantime...does it really work over the counter I mean?

Well yes- but really any medication should come with an exam just to make sure something else is brewing at the same time..

[caseysmom]

Yes, I have an appt for an exam, I have to wait the three day waiting period and I am trying to coordinate the medicine with all the pets. I am just wondering...can someone tell me if the meds are the same over the counter or if it weaker and not so effective???

[borzoimom]

They work but only for moderate infestation. Only a vet can determine that one..
I dont self medicate much at all. Only certain things- like hottie- he gets asprin and glyco flex, and a few others things I wont mention on an open forum..

[caseysmom]

Well they gave casey strongid and apparantly that is available over the counter....casey only had eggs I believe it wasn't bad, now the cat may have a full blown infestation.

[caseysmom]

I think right now I will just take casey potty on her leash, other than that she doesn't go out or have access to the delicasy she seems to love.

[borzoimom]

worm ex and a few others treat rounds.. But are you sure its just rounds??

[caseysmom]

worm ex and a few others treat rounds.. But are you sure its just rounds??

Yes I am positive. My dogs get very thorough comprehensive exams every 6 months and I get lots of paperwork back and I am sure of what I am reading. It clearly says roundworm only.

[Jadapit]

Maybe you could call and talk to the vet or vet tech I bet they would tell if if the over the counter stuff was ok. I'm a lot of help aren't I?

[Jadapit]

We have an animal health store here a vet works there so he will give you the pills for worms. When we got Ebony we went ahead and wormed her just to be safe. The vet said the pills wouldn't hurt her if she didn't have worms. Anyway, I think what a vet gives is totally different than the over the counter stuff. If it were me I think I would wait to give them what the vet does. Hope all this made sense.