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ShanPando · 08-20-2010, 10:47 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm no vet (obviously) but I'm curious about the intestinal worms and such in puppies. Every dog I've ever gotten (to my memory) has had some sort of worms as a puppy. In the past, I've gotten all my dogs from rescues and shelters so perhaps that's why. Anyway, Piper went in for her first visit a month ago (immediately after we brought her home) and they said she had Giardia and another one. We didn't get the results for a few days and during that time I never saw anything in her stools, nor were they watery or anything. I know these things can probably just be hidden and unseen by the naked eye, but I wanted to ask some of you pros if you think medicating her was necessary. The only reason I ask is because if the vet over did it, I don't want to take her back there.

Thanks!

08-20-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
ShanPando Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 234	Did vet give her unnecessary meds? Hey everyone, I'm no vet (obviously) but I'm curious about the intestinal worms and such in puppies. Every dog I've ever gotten (to my memory) has had some sort of worms as a puppy. In the past, I've gotten all my dogs from rescues and shelters so perhaps that's why. Anyway, Piper went in for her first visit a month ago (immediately after we brought her home) and they said she had Giardia and another one. We didn't get the results for a few days and during that time I never saw anything in her stools, nor were they watery or anything. I know these things can probably just be hidden and unseen by the naked eye, but I wanted to ask some of you pros if you think medicating her was necessary. The only reason I ask is because if the vet over did it, I don't want to take her back there. Thanks!