worms...

[Kfamr]

I found the "lucky you" as being sarcastic but I didn't feel like saying anything.

I don't however, see how what Amber said (that Twisterdog quoted) as being sarcastic. But, obviously she was trying to be.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Twisterdog


An important thing with internal parasites is to make sure to clean up the yard really, really good. Clean up all feces immediately, check for any dead birds or mice that your dogs might have hidden or buried, spray it with disinfectant, if you can. If you treat the dogs, and there are still problem areas where they can re-contract worms, you've just wasted your money. Make sure you get a de-wormer from your vet, not over the counter. Take a sample of the worms in for your vet to see. It's really hard to describe worms. The best de-wormers are made for one or two specific species of parasites. General, broad-based wormers are not as effective, that's why it's important your vet see the worms.

we poop scoop everyday so no need to worrie about that ... WE havent yet seen the worms, we have just seen baby licking her bum, and Tikeya having alot of troubles with her butt, like she cant get up[ without yelping and biting at it ... And oscar just looks bloated. Babys anal ducts dont need to be squeezed, because the have been. babyt is also looking VERY skiiny, and she eats a normal amount of dog food for her age, and he dont under or over feed her. She is sooo skinny, maybe a tape worm ... I dont know, we are taking all three dogs into the vet tomorrow.

[Kater]

Originally posted by Twisterdog
Internal parasites are very easy to contract. It in no way implies that the dog is not cared for properly or is not healthy. A dog with parasites that is not treated will certainly become unhealthy, don't get me wrong. But simply contracting internal parasites is not a disease, and does not mean bad health.

Exactly! This is just what I was thinking.
And worms are very easily treated. So a trip to the vet should quickly take care of this problem.
The important step is observing the symptoms and you've done that, TM!

Good luck at the vets!

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Shelteez2
I am so sorry. I am still fairly new here and was unaware you are not supposed to respond to anything unless it's specifically directed to you. I'll go and look for where it says that on the site.

I agree with that shelteez2

[CamCamPup33]

Originally posted by Kfamr
I found the "lucky you" as being sarcastic but I didn't feel like saying anything.

I don't however, see how what Amber said (that Twisterdog quoted) as being sarcastic. But, obviously she was trying to be.

But i wasnt! lol! You said "I normally don't let them sniff other dog's poop, so they wouldn't be able to get it that way."

So i was saying "Me either!"

lol!

[Tonya]

Teddy had them when he was a pup. Ron my cat had them bad when he first came from the pound. They are so disgusting!

[tikeyas_mom]

I agree with that Tonya

[Tonya]

Jeepers, everyone. I am reading through this muck...It's not easy telling the tone through typing. We can't hear eachother or see eachother's expressions, so let's just assume the best.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

No, mine have never had worms. They got dewormed when they were puppies and they get dewormed every year, just to be safe.

[KYS]

UGH! For the first time in 9 years Sheba picked up
TAPE worm a few months back. The vet
said she must have ate an infected flea.

[Shelteez2]

Originally posted by Tonya
Jeepers, everyone. I am reading through this muck...It's not easy telling the tone through typing. We can't hear eachother or see eachother's expressions, so let's just assume the best.

That's what I was originally trying to point out. Thanks.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by KYS
UGH! For the first time in 9 years Sheba picked up
TAPE worm a few months back. The vet
said she must have ate an infected flea.

o wow!!! she got a tapeworm from a flea!!!!!!! eeeps!!!! poor Sheba

[CamCamPup33]

Hope tikeya and oscar or baby *Which one was it*, get over it quick! Good luck at the vets tommorow!

[aly]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
o wow!!! she got a tapeworm from a flea!!!!!!! eeeps!!!! poor Sheba

Fleas are the only way they can get tapeworm

[Twisterdog]

WE havent yet seen the worms

If you haven't seen the worms, and therefore can't take a sample of the actual parasites to the vet, try to get a fresh stool sample to take. This will be helpful to your vet.