Wormers? Besides monthly heartworm medication, does anyone use worming medication I've read that owners should "deworm" every 3 months. |
I'm not an expert, so hopefully someone else can answer you, but I believe you're only supposed to de-worm when necessary, not every 3 months. |
I have not ever heard of de-worming every 3 months, only when needed. |
I just took Cooper to the vet, when I first got him last week. Cooper had a series of deworming meds from the breeder. The vet said to go ahead and do it again, has it had been a while. He did not say anything about continueing to do so. Cooper goes back for more shots on the second and I will definitly ask about it. |
Our vet is recommending frequent dewormnig too. Other than heart worm medication(the advantage flea and heart worm oil) I have never dewormed a grown dog unless they needed it(signs and symptoms of worms). I really don't want to give Eva more meds than necessary. I think I will decline. Maybe it is a money maker??? |
It is vet and owner preference. Some do want you to do it every three months. Other just want you to do a fecal every six months. Most of the heartworm meds do control some intestinal parasites. It's whatever you're comfortable with. Ellie has only been dewormed once as an adult (she is eight). It was a precaution and probably wasn't even necessary. She shows no signs of worms, but spends very little time outside. However, her Interceptor does cover most of it. |
I'm not really comfortable with medicating more than necessary. Seems like most people don't deworm. Max doesn't show any signs of worms anyhow. Thanks everyone for your input. |
How do you know if they are "wormy"? |
Quote:
Heartworm meds do take care of some parasites, but they don't take care of tapeworm. |
Are they more likely to get worms during the warm months than say the winter or does that make no difference? |
Quote:
Mosquitoes are prevelant in the spring and summer months. Some say that heartworm meds can be taken during those months. However, it takes 6 months for those worms to develop into adults.....So, the best thing to do, in those areas where mosquitoes are a problem is to have your dog on heartworm meds all year aroun |
Quote:
Thank you.:) |
Quote:
Parasites & Worms: What Every Pet Owner Needs To Know - PupLife Intelligent Dog Supplies |
I think it really depends on the dog & the environment. Princess was positive for round worms (they found one egg, eew), all her 4 brothers & sisters were ok. She has a tendency to eat dirt, grass, bird poop...whenever we're outside, I have to watch her like a hawk. Our vet prefers to do a fecal test, although I've read that worms are not always present even tho they're there.:confused: |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:41 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use