Hookworms !! - Page 1

I took my little guy (16 weeks) to the vet a week ago because I noticed he had really mucousy stool.  The vet informed me he had hookworms and suggested treatment of three days Panacur then 10 days after the last dose of Panacur a double dose of Pyrantel.  It has been a week and he has perked up a little and his stools are a little more formed but he is still awfully thin and I was wondering if there is anything else I can do to help him recover more quickly.

Feed well and wait.     I alway's keep the young one's away from the regular kennel area's and then I know I can move them to a clean site after worm's are treated.  

It will not take long for the pup to start looking better, give it a little time.

I would imagine that the little guy, is still somewhat anemic from his bout with the hooks. Make certain his gums are a healthy pink/red color, and not white. I would add some liver to his diet. Some Canine or Equine Red Cell, would be of benefit as well. I would also order some of the B-12 below.

http://www.eppinettekennels.com/miscellaneous.html

Thanks guys...

The little guy looks abused.  Here is a picture of him before the problem.  I am very excited, he is my own pup and we have been down to a club for training...  I hope to follow through and eventually title him myself.  Then perhaps use him in our breeding program.  I guess I'm dreaming big... one step at a time.  His pedigree is here on the database.

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/pedigree/559138.html

By the way, I did forget to mention he is fed a raw diet.

That's a good looking dog,   Not too shabby on the pedigree either, I'm no expert.

Make sure his raw diet is fresh and good quality.

Alway's have those dream's.

Thanks, I am really proud of this breeding...  He is a sharp little bugger...

Shannan