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Originally Posted by Jennxling  They are given monthly frontline plus, but not heartguard...so I should do a fecal then? Is there a specific fecal? I had called a vet previously they had two different fecal tests. One in the vet and the other in the lab. Last time they were given a dewormer, we actually wanted a fecal test, but they wouldn't do it unless they were exhibiting symptoms where they have worms...they both didn't show symptoms but I wanted to get it as a safety precaution. Currently, they both don't have worms in their poop and are eating not a lot...the maggots are underneath the grass. I flipped the grass over to take the pictures. |
If a dog is on frontline, it will prevent fleas from biting the skin. It will not prevent the dog from ingesting a flea - that's the cause of tape worms.I would ask your vet about a fecal and if you should do a course of drontal. A regular dewormer wont always cover tapeworms.
I know you are saying it's not near their poop or them but I find it suspect that you are only seeing the worms in the potty patch -- are they anywhere else? The potty patch if washed regularly as you are doing and have been for 1.5 years seems to not be an environment to cultivate worms, especially if you are promptly picking up feces.