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02-13-2008, 02:50 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madison, WI
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| worming puppies I was wondering if there's a way to self worm puppies instead of taking them to the vet. My pups are going to be 4 weeks old this Sunday. I was told they should be wormed right around this time. Also, when should they be getting their first set of shots? Any suggestions? Thanks, Colleen |
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02-13-2008, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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| I use Nemex 2. You can get it at a feed store. I'm not sure about Petland. I don't worm unless they have worms. Otherwise you're giving them poison unnecessarily. |
02-13-2008, 03:23 PM | #3 |
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| Really? My Vet told me all puppies should be wormed because the mother always has them but they're dorment and she then passes them on to the puppies. |
02-13-2008, 03:51 PM | #4 |
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| My vet says you should never worm a pup unnecessarily. Just take a stool sample to the vets and get it checked. If you have a litter of pups most vets will sell you the proper worm medicine for your whole litter if they have worms. |
02-14-2008, 05:04 AM | #5 | |
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You are exactly right about having a stool sample to the vet. One of my neighbor decided that she was better than her vet , she went to a petstore and bought dewormers . The result was , she killed the 2 puppies she had . | |
02-14-2008, 11:22 AM | #6 |
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| I've never had to worm any of my puppies. I do not worm them because mom is checked before and after breeding and then the puppy stools are checked at their first shots and vet visit. I've never had worms in my puppies! Donna Bird Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers |
02-14-2008, 11:53 AM | #7 |
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| It has been many years since any of mine had worms. If you let your dog outside it is possible for your dogs to get worms. Besides worms one of the most important thing to watch for is coccidia. I bet more puppies die and get sick from coccidia than anything else. Coccidia will often show up when the pups are around 5 to 7 weeks when they are being weaned or, if the breeder sells them to early, the puppy will get an outbreak caused by the stress of going to a new home. Coccidia is hard to diagnosis unless the dog is actually having an outbreak. If at any time very young puppies start having watery diarrhea you should take the puppies to the vet immediately. Albon is used to treat coccidia. http://bobmckee.com/Client%20Info/Pa...ccidiosis.html |
02-14-2008, 07:49 PM | #8 |
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| good Info thanks for sharing |
02-14-2008, 08:24 PM | #9 |
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| That is false....a mother MAY have worms dorment that CAN pass onto the puppies, but this is not always. I think I would look for a new vet. A stool check is the best thing to do!
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02-14-2008, 08:29 PM | #10 | |
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02-15-2008, 06:29 AM | #11 | |
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I agree with this--however, I have been also told that as a cautionary about a week before they leave then you can give them Panacure for 3 days. It is a worming medicine that covers a ton of parasites.
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02-15-2008, 08:09 AM | #12 |
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| Wow this is all really good information. Thanks everyone. I talked to my vet yesterday about when they should get their first set of shots. He said 6 weeks and thats when they would also get liquid wormer or something too. Im really concerned now that I've heard all of this. I've always been told that this vet is very reputable. Perhaps I will have to start looking for another one. |
02-15-2008, 08:36 AM | #13 | |
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http://www.weim.net/emberweims/Vaccine.html | |
02-15-2008, 05:39 PM | #14 | |
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"Note: This schedule is the one I recommend and should not be interpreted to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less satisfactory. It's a matter of professional judgment and choice. For breeds or families of dogs susceptible to or affected with immune dysfunction, immune-mediated disease, immune-reactions associated with vaccinations, or autoimmune endocrine disease (e.g., thyroiditis, Addison's or Cushing's disease, diabetes, etc.) the above protocol is recommended." So, while I am not endorsing any vaccine protocol, it should be noted that the fact that your vet disagrees doesn't necessarily mean they don't know what they're doing. For example, as noted in the schedule referenced above, it can vary by state. Some diseases are not rampant in some states, thus vaccines not required. Bottom line, its always best to learn from top veterinary experts in your own area regarding the recommended vaccines & dewormers. Anything else is just a general guideline. | |
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