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yoursotino · 09-24-2007, 07:21 PM

Does anyone know of any tape worm medicene that can be given to yorkie puppies. We live in a sandy area and because of the the extreme heat lately and no rain the fleas are horrible. I have done everything I can think of to elimanate the fleas. Except for burn my house down.

Ladymom · 09-24-2007, 08:14 PM

We are lucky enough to have a vet who is a member on another forum I belong to. She said the only over the counter tapeworm medication that is safe and effective has to contain praziquantel.

Farnum makes a product called D-Worm that you can buy without a prescription. The package says not for use on puppies under four weeks of age, though. How old are the puppies?

I believe Petco has D-Worm. KV Vet also carries it for a lot less.

http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/productr....FBD238EA8FA470

yoursotino · 09-25-2007, 12:55 AM

nine weeks old but they only 1 1/2 lbs

Ladymom · 09-25-2007, 02:30 AM

I would check with your vet to be safe if it were me. You can get the pills through him.

The fleas are awful this year! I have used Frontline for years on Lady and my two cats, but it isn't working this summer. I switched to Advantage (cats)and K9 Advantix (Lady) last month and I still found a live flea on Lady yesterday when I bathed her!

I have been a fanatic about washing bedding, vacuuming, even used carpet powder, but they must still be hatching in my carpet. Lady is pee pad traiined so she doesn't go outside.

I hate fleas!

Yorkiekids · 09-25-2007, 05:05 AM

Their awful small, so all the more reason to get rid on the worms. I'd check with your vet.

Miley's mom · 09-25-2007, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by yoursotino

Does anyone know of any tape worm medicene that can be given to yorkie puppies. We live in a sandy area and because of the the extreme heat lately and no rain the fleas are horrible. I have done everything I can think of to elimanate the fleas. Except for burn my house down.

for tapeworms I use "D-WORM" and you can find this medicine at any petsmart for $29 for 10 tabs and they are safe to use for dogs and puppies 4wks and older. directions are 1/2 tab for 5lb and under so I give mine 1/2 of the 1/2 . it works fast.

09-24-2007, 07:21 PM	#1
yoursotino No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: yorkieville Posts: 254	tape worms Does anyone know of any tape worm medicene that can be given to yorkie puppies. We live in a sandy area and because of the the extreme heat lately and no rain the fleas are horrible. I have done everything I can think of to elimanate the fleas. Except for burn my house down.

09-24-2007, 08:14 PM	#2
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	We are lucky enough to have a vet who is a member on another forum I belong to. She said the only over the counter tapeworm medication that is safe and effective has to contain praziquantel. Farnum makes a product called D-Worm that you can buy without a prescription. The package says not for use on puppies under four weeks of age, though. How old are the puppies? I believe Petco has D-Worm. KV Vet also carries it for a lot less. http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/productr....FBD238EA8FA470 __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

09-25-2007, 02:30 AM	#4
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I would check with your vet to be safe if it were me. You can get the pills through him. The fleas are awful this year! I have used Frontline for years on Lady and my two cats, but it isn't working this summer. I switched to Advantage (cats)and K9 Advantix (Lady) last month and I still found a live flea on Lady yesterday when I bathed her! I have been a fanatic about washing bedding, vacuuming, even used carpet powder, but they must still be hatching in my carpet. Lady is pee pad traiined so she doesn't go outside. I hate fleas! __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

09-25-2007, 05:05 AM	#5
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Their awful small, so all the more reason to get rid on the worms. I'd check with your vet. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-25-2007, 12:55 AM	#3
yoursotino No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: yorkieville Posts: 254	nine weeks old but they only 1 1/2 lbs