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DolcesMommy · 09-25-2005, 06:50 PM

Hello All,

I posted a thread the other day regarding Dolce's worm and flea problem. I have gotten some great tips. He has another dose of strongid next week. But he is still passing worms. They are dead but he had some stuck on his bum this afternoon. Does anyone know how long it should take to get completely rid of the worms? Also what blood tests should I have done to check his health. I am beginning to think are breeder is no good.

Bentley&BitsysMom · 09-25-2005, 07:02 PM

When Bitsy had worms our vet said it could be three or four days til she passed all the dead ones. Hope that helps

DolcesMommy · 09-25-2005, 07:04 PM

Thanks. I would think they should be gone. I hope after his 2nd dose. It's been 4 days.

Bentley&BitsysMom · 09-25-2005, 07:08 PM

He should be fine

b_veselka · 09-25-2005, 07:28 PM

Are you sure that they are not tape worms? Strongid will not kill them. If they are the flat ones that look like rice when dried out, then they are tape worms and a very cheap pill from the vet clears them up very quickly. They are caused by fleas.

DolcesMommy · 09-25-2005, 10:21 PM

The worms look like a pinkish white color. More pink though. About the size of a piece of rice. I think I will see how the next few days go. I am thinking about having his stool examined to see what type of worm it is. His 2nd dose is Oct 1st. Should I wait until after that??

Marie · 09-25-2005, 11:08 PM

I would take a stool sample to the vet. I hope Dolce gets better soon. Please keep us posted.

DolcesMommy · 09-26-2005, 12:59 AM

I read some posts that the stool sample can't be older that 2 hours. Is that true? I think I will take him in the morning. Thanks all!

I will let you know what happens

Marie · 09-26-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DolcesMommy

I read some posts that the stool sample can't be older that 2 hours. Is that true? I think I will take him in the morning. Thanks all!

I will let you know what happens

I didnt know that. I guess I need to ask my vet.

spydergurl · 09-26-2005, 11:24 AM

If it looks like pieces of rice, then it is tapeworms.

Tell your vet.

DolcesMommy · 09-26-2005, 03:37 PM

Well I took Dolce back to the Vet today. he gave him a shot for the tapeworms. When he had a bowel movement. he expelled this huge flat worm. I hope it help. My poor baby also has the start of an ear infection. He just cried when the Dr checked his ears. But I got some meds and ear wash for him. I have contacted the breeder because we have had Dolce only a week. We have taken him to the Dr twice at the cost of $167. I have requested a reimbursement. Thank you all for you help and advice. I think the shot really helped.

shecass · 09-26-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DolcesMommy

Well I took Dolce back to the Vet today. he gave him a shot for the tapeworms. When he had a bowel movement. he expelled this huge flat worm. I hope it help. My poor baby also has the start of an ear infection. He just cried when the Dr checked his ears. But I got some meds and ear wash for him. I have contacted the breeder because we have had Dolce only a week. We have taken him to the Dr twice at the cost of $167. I have requested a reimbursement. Thank you all for you help and advice. I think the shot really helped.

I'm so glad hopefully he will feel better soon. Poor little guy. Keep us posted.

megan_kat22 · 09-26-2005, 03:42 PM

It sounds as if Dolce has had a hard first week. But you're doing a great job taking care of him

, and I'm sure he'll be fine soon

! He looks like a real sweetie, keep us posted!

hasrv4fun · 09-26-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DolcesMommy

Hello All,

I posted a thread the other day regarding Dolce's worm and flea problem. I have gotten some great tips. He has another dose of strongid next week. But he is still passing worms. They are dead but he had some stuck on his bum this afternoon. Does anyone know how long it should take to get completely rid of the worms? Also what blood tests should I have done to check his health. I am beginning to think are breeder is no good.

DolcesMommy · 09-26-2005, 03:57 PM

I wanted to thank everyone for their tips. I feel like a new Mom again. Well Mother's instinct told me to take him back again to see the Dr. My poor baby feels ok. I hope he gets better and doesn't have anyother health problems. He is a sweetie and we have fallen in love with him

09-25-2005, 06:50 PM	#1
DolcesMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 74	Still seeing worms Hello All, I posted a thread the other day regarding Dolce's worm and flea problem. I have gotten some great tips. He has another dose of strongid next week. But he is still passing worms. They are dead but he had some stuck on his bum this afternoon. Does anyone know how long it should take to get completely rid of the worms? Also what blood tests should I have done to check his health. I am beginning to think are breeder is no good. Last edited by DolcesMommy; 09-25-2005 at 06:53 PM.

09-25-2005, 07:02 PM	#2
Bentley&BitsysMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,836	When Bitsy had worms our vet said it could be three or four days til she passed all the dead ones. Hope that helps __________________ Michelle BENTLEY, BITSY, CHARLIE, & BAILEY'S Mommy Dogster Pagehttp://www.dogster.com/?145000

09-25-2005, 07:08 PM	#4
Bentley&BitsysMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,836	He should be fine __________________ Michelle BENTLEY, BITSY, CHARLIE, & BAILEY'S Mommy Dogster Pagehttp://www.dogster.com/?145000

09-25-2005, 07:28 PM	#5
b_veselka Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 303	Are you sure that they are not tape worms? Strongid will not kill them. If they are the flat ones that look like rice when dried out, then they are tape worms and a very cheap pill from the vet clears them up very quickly. They are caused by fleas. __________________ Beth Veselka

09-25-2005, 11:08 PM	#7
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,419	I would take a stool sample to the vet. I hope Dolce gets better soon. Please keep us posted. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

09-25-2005, 07:04 PM	#3
DolcesMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 74	Thanks. I would think they should be gone. I hope after his 2nd dose. It's been 4 days.

09-25-2005, 10:21 PM	#6
DolcesMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 74	The worms look like a pinkish white color. More pink though. About the size of a piece of rice. I think I will see how the next few days go. I am thinking about having his stool examined to see what type of worm it is. His 2nd dose is Oct 1st. Should I wait until after that??

09-26-2005, 12:59 AM	#8
DolcesMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 74	I read some posts that the stool sample can't be older that 2 hours. Is that true? I think I will take him in the morning. Thanks all! I will let you know what happens

09-26-2005, 11:24 AM	#10
spydergurl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 508	If it looks like pieces of rice, then it is tapeworms. Tell your vet.

09-26-2005, 03:37 PM	#11
DolcesMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 74	Well I took Dolce back to the Vet today. he gave him a shot for the tapeworms. When he had a bowel movement. he expelled this huge flat worm. I hope it help. My poor baby also has the start of an ear infection. He just cried when the Dr checked his ears. But I got some meds and ear wash for him. I have contacted the breeder because we have had Dolce only a week. We have taken him to the Dr twice at the cost of $167. I have requested a reimbursement. Thank you all for you help and advice. I think the shot really helped.

09-26-2005, 03:42 PM	#13
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,910	It sounds as if Dolce has had a hard first week. But you're doing a great job taking care of him , and I'm sure he'll be fine soon ! He looks like a real sweetie, keep us posted! __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

09-26-2005, 03:57 PM	#15
DolcesMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 74	I wanted to thank everyone for their tips. I feel like a new Mom again. Well Mother's instinct told me to take him back again to see the Dr. My poor baby feels ok. I hope he gets better and doesn't have anyother health problems. He is a sweetie and we have fallen in love with him