my yorkie has horse parasites

[rox626]

I'm sorry about this and hope he feels better. What you need to know is the exact name of the parasite and then do some research on it. That should answer your questions. As far as getting the breeder to pay the vet bill, you can always ask but don't be surprised if she won't. She should know about this so the other dogs she has can get treatment.

[elle57]

the name of the parasite is strongyles

[YorkieRose]

Call the breeder, tell her how the vet check went, a common thing to do..tell her what the vet found...you will know in short measure what type of breeder you are dealing with...I think she is only responsible for the cost of worming...anyone who buys a pup needs a vet check after purchase...so the cost of the visit and non-parasite related fees are on you...but most importantly, the breeder needs to know her other dogs could be infested..good luck

[elle57]

i did get the dog checked the same day i got him. the vet never told me to bring in urine and stool. it has been about 16 years since i had a dog, so i really did not know. i am going to change vets, i really do not care for him.
i decided after 5 days that the dogs urine looked weird, like a orange, gold, so thats when i called them and they told me to bring in the urine, so i decided to bring in both, urine and stool.
i do not expect the breeder to pay for anything except the cost of treatment which is 29.00 x 2 and 28.00 for stool sample after treatment.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by elle57

my vet did not make a big deal about the parasites, but how long do i know he has had these for?
i paid 500.00 for him, i just loved his disposition and he was very lovable, and i was a stranger when i went into this house.
he is quiet and not yappy, and he seems to be getting a little better with getting off the couch.
i am just worried he does not have damage done to his organs,
i was at her house where she breeds them and i did not see any horses around, maybe one of her neighbors has them. the vet said you can get the horse parasites just from breathing in the air, i guess from where the poop is.
i know the breeder told me i had a 2 week lemon law guarentee, but how to i go about doing anything.
yes, you are right about the wormers not catching the horse parasites, even though she told me she wormed him.
where do the parasites go to in a dog?
thanks everyone for all your help
elle

If she told you that you had two weeks, then I guess I would ask her if she would cover the cost of the vet bill. That is where you need to start, you won't know until you ask.