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by luvdemdogs on 26 July 2009 - 18:07
Just took me doglets to the vet yesterday with their stool. The vet didn't want the stool. I was surprised. This is a different vet than I normally use.
She gave me tabs for the dogs.
I forgot to ask - is there a general rule for how often to worm the dogs?
I am perhaps a bit neglectful in this area - I generally only do it when the dogs show signs like scratching their bums, or in the spring, which ever comes first - but should I have some kind of routine schedule?
She gave me tabs for the dogs.
I forgot to ask - is there a general rule for how often to worm the dogs?
I am perhaps a bit neglectful in this area - I generally only do it when the dogs show signs like scratching their bums, or in the spring, which ever comes first - but should I have some kind of routine schedule?
by Two Moons on 26 July 2009 - 18:07
Bad Vet, bad vet.
by crhuerta on 26 July 2009 - 18:07
Don't you use some form of "heart worm" prevention??? Most of them also guard against several forms of "worm" parasites.
Maybe the vet figured...since you don't use anything....."just de-worm the dogs"...( better safe than sorry).
I don't know......just a thought.
Maybe the vet figured...since you don't use anything....."just de-worm the dogs"...( better safe than sorry).
I don't know......just a thought.
by MaggieMae on 26 July 2009 - 18:07
I find it amazing that you just took the Tablets and not insisted that the dog's stool sample be checked before medicine is administered !!!! Geez............
by Tex on 26 July 2009 - 18:07
just because you take a stool sample, doesn't mean you will find the evidence. I vote for the vet.
by sueincc on 26 July 2009 - 19:07
I guess it depends on what kind of worms. For example, you don't need a microscope to see evidence of round worms and tapeworms anyway, so no stool sample is needed. Round worms are typically passed to puppies from the bitch and tapeworms can come from flea infestations.
If it were my dog and I was unsure, I would probably call the veterinary office back for further clarification.
If it were my dog and I was unsure, I would probably call the veterinary office back for further clarification.
by Micky D on 26 July 2009 - 21:07
The general rule for how often to worm dogs is when you either see worms, or when their eggs are found on fecal exam. Why your veterinarian didn't do a microscopic fecal exam is a puzzle.
Some worms have a 2 week life cycle. Hookworms are one example. You worm the dog for hookworms, but then repeat the medication 2 weeks later.
Most heartworm medication now prevents the dog from becoming infected with most of the parasite species that infect canines.
Some worms have a 2 week life cycle. Hookworms are one example. You worm the dog for hookworms, but then repeat the medication 2 weeks later.
Most heartworm medication now prevents the dog from becoming infected with most of the parasite species that infect canines.
by luvdemdogs on 27 July 2009 - 02:07
Thanks, folks. I do check the stool for worms pretty much every day when we are out. I was surprised after taking the time to gather up three dogs stools, not to have the vet take the stools but - like I said, new vet, she's the expert - not me.
by joe t on 27 July 2009 - 06:07
I WOULD SAY THE VET took the dogs in the back i am sure before they brought THER OWNER back and i am sure they checked the stool.If she just took the stool and no dog then .You know this is how they make money exam shots and even if you dont need it .They will sAY this IS procedure.L.O.L.
by beetree on 27 July 2009 - 12:07
Yeah, why aren't you using Heartguard? Last thing you want for a dog is a heartworm. I'd bet the farm even you have mosquitos, LOL
My vet will pill the cat annually, without taking a stool sample, since he does his business outdoors, and has a known fondness for killing and eating rabbit. Kills the mice, too, but never eats them. Go figure.
My vet will pill the cat annually, without taking a stool sample, since he does his business outdoors, and has a known fondness for killing and eating rabbit. Kills the mice, too, but never eats them. Go figure.
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