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jackson25 · 01-06-2010, 11:07 AM

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I am new here too, and I do not know how to add a new post. I have a question...... it is driving me crazyyyyy

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Tessa Arnold · 01-06-2010, 11:09 AM

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Is Jackson not on anything for the tapeworms now? Not till Sunday?

He has had sever rounds of being wormed, like he was suposed to. Since I got him I have taken him to the vet but that day he had Diarrhea and tested him for parvo and worms that day, and he came back neg for both. (I had tried to change his food slowly, turned out it was too early, hince the diarrhea.) They were going to send me home with the stuff to worm him, but decided to wait until his next visit. Yestorday, before he was showing signs of worms I took him in agian and they said it was still too soon and set up an apt for Sunday. I called this morning to tell them about the worms and they told me they'd call me back. Still no word. I'm proably going by there tonight after work to see if I can take it home to do it, then bring him in on Sunday for the Vaccinations. The nurse said on the phone he'd be good till Sunday, but then said she call back. I'm giving them a couple more hours and calling them back.

Patti · 01-06-2010, 11:10 AM

Congratulations!! Maybe you can see if you can get him in sooner than Sunday since he is so young. If not maybe drop off a stool sample at the vets and get him started on medicine. Can't wait to see pictures.

jackson25 · 01-06-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tessa Arnold

He has had sever rounds of being wormed, like he was suposed to. Since I got him I have taken him to the vet but that day he had Diarrhea and tested him for parvo and worms that day, and he came back neg for both. (I had tried to change his food slowly, turned out it was too early, hince the diarrhea.) They were going to send me home with the stuff to worm him, but decided to wait until his next visit. Yestorday, before he was showing signs of worms I took him in agian and they said it was still too soon and set up an apt for Sunday. I called this morning to tell them about the worms and they told me they'd call me back. Still no word. I'm proably going by there tonight after work to see if I can take it home to do it, then bring him in on Sunday for the Vaccinations. The nurse said on the phone he'd be good till Sunday, but then said she call back. I'm giving them a couple more hours and calling them back.

There are two types of tapeworms, does he have fleas? Diarrhea can come from the worms, not just the food change. What was too soon? If he has worms in his poo, he needs medicine!

Tessa Arnold · 01-06-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JuMorgan

I am new here too, and I do not know how to add a new post. I have a question...... it is driving me crazyyyyy

Go to the home page, then chose post new thread

Tessa Arnold · 01-06-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jackson25

There are two types of tapeworms, does he have fleas? Diarrhea can come from the worms, not just the food change. What was too soon? If he has worms in his poo, he needs medicine!

changing the food was too soon. i did find a flea on him. that has since been treated. its the tape worm that looks like rice. i'm really starting to feel like ya'll are thinking i don't know what i'm doing. i appreciate any help ya'll have to offer, but please know this is not my first rodeo.

jackson25 · 01-06-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tessa Arnold

changing the food was too soon. i did find a flea on him. that has since been treated. its the tape worm that looks like rice. i'm really starting to feel like ya'll are thinking i don't know what i'm doing. i appreciate any help ya'll have to offer, but please know this is not my first rodeo.

The flea is where he got tapeworms from. His food you can mix with whatever the breeder was feeding him along with what you are going to feed him and wean him that way. Glad he going to the vet today! Keep me posted.

Tessa Arnold · 01-06-2010, 12:25 PM

My goal is to eventually cook for him. Banfield said that I should wait 2 years before taking him off dog/puppy food. When my mom started cooking for her yorkies I swear it added years to their lives, not to mention made any ailments disappear. I truly believe that dog food is bad, cooking for them is best. What age do ya'll suggest its safe to start cooking for him. I was going to gradually add in the easier to digest stuff. Starting with yogurt.

jackson25 · 01-06-2010, 12:36 PM

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My goal is to eventually cook for him. Banfield said that I should wait 2 years before taking him off dog/puppy food. When my mom started cooking for her yorkies I swear it added years to their lives, not to mention made any ailments disappear. I truly believe that dog food is bad, cooking for them is best. What age do ya'll suggest its safe to start cooking for him. I was going to gradually add in the easier to digest stuff. Starting with yogurt.

Home cooking is great alternative to dog food, however, they will not get all their vitamins and nutrients so you will have to supplement. I feed Wellness dog food. There is a difference in dog foods, as I am sure you know. As for Jackson, he does not need to be on puppy food till he is two years old.

JasmineNoelle · 01-06-2010, 12:36 PM

welcome to YT!

Tessa Arnold · 01-06-2010, 12:52 PM

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welcome to YT!

thanks!

Tessa Arnold · 01-06-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jackson25

Home cooking is great alternative to dog food, however, they will not get all their vitamins and nutrients so you will have to supplement. I feed Wellness dog food. There is a difference in dog foods, as I am sure you know. As for Jackson, he does not need to be on puppy food till he is two years old.

I thought 2 sounded outragious too. I'll look into Wellness dog food. He's on Iams right now.

jackson25 · 01-06-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tessa Arnold

I thought 2 sounded outragious too. I'll look into Wellness dog food. He's on Iams right now.

You are right, 2 is a little too long to be on puppy food. Iams is not a good dog food.

Tessa Arnold · 01-06-2010, 01:16 PM

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You are right, 2 is a little too long to be on puppy food. Iams is not a good dog food.

Well Crap.

jackson25 · 01-06-2010, 01:24 PM

I know, dog food is tough!

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Tessa Arnold Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 155	My goal is to eventually cook for him. Banfield said that I should wait 2 years before taking him off dog/puppy food. When my mom started cooking for her yorkies I swear it added years to their lives, not to mention made any ailments disappear. I truly believe that dog food is bad, cooking for them is best. What age do ya'll suggest its safe to start cooking for him. I was going to gradually add in the easier to digest stuff. Starting with yogurt.