more chances to get worms if dogs get out more often?
Phlufie likes to stay out in the yard during the day. He also likes to go #2 in the yard now (used to do it when I walk him in the morning). My mom was picking up his waste in the yard, and she found some dead worms in one of the piles. I checked the worms pictures online, and they (in the waste) didn't look like anything on the website. They have pinkish color, sort of like earthworms (and kind of slimy looking). They are on the ouside of the poop. Since I wasn't there to see him go, I am not sure if it's from the soil or internal 
I am worried!! Is he sick? I will take him to the vet (of couse, he normally gets sick during long holiday weekends). He is on heartguard and Frontline plus. Should he be on something else as well? Since he can go out (the grass is not that tall, but it's muddy lately) on his own, I wonder if he has more oppurtunity to get worms? Thanks for helping. Happy New Year! Karole |
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| You need to take a stool sample to your vet to be analyzed. My vet recommends annual worming with thte heart guard. Dogs pick up worms from outside, grass feces from other animals etc. |
| I agree to getting the stools checked out just to be on the safe side. Certainly there are critters that like poo on the ground but you never know. You dog can get worms/parasites too by smelling other dog's poo that have worms or eating it too. Heartguard is definitely a good preventative measure. Also, if your dog has worms there is a very good chance that the stools would be runnier & sometimes mucousy. |
| Hi,
Earth worms are natures garbage disposals and you'll often find them in organic waste such as dead leaves, dog poop ..same with slugs who eat the stuff. Today I was picking up some very wet half decomposed leaves in my yard and underneath were many baby earthworms. You may be right - your mom could have seen those. Picking up your dogs poop and taking it in for a sample is pretty inexpensive..most vets charge 12-15 dollars and will save you from guesswork. Good luck! Marianne and the boys |
I took Phlufie to the vet, and the vet said he looks healthy  I asked the vet to check for everything just in case, and I should know today if he has anything.
Of course, his teeth needs cleaning again. He had one done back in June!! I don't know why all my pets have bad teeth like I do, did I pass it on by touching them LOL. He eats dry food and chews on raw hide (not often, he stopped liking those a while back). I even put those Aqua dental solution in his water and brush his teeth (not very good, he fights me). Any other ideas? I know I am off the topic here. |
| WOW, that is suprising. I would ask the Vet why is is needed so frequentdly. Tasker is 11 and had never needed a dental. |
| I have a dental done on all my dogs once a year, but sometimes go as long as 2 years depending on what they look like.
My new sheepie rescue came to us when she was 7 mths old and already needed a dental. I am a vet tech so I cleaned them (at work) when she was 9 mths. It's been about 1 mths since then and she already has tarter on her back teeth again. Some dogs, especially small dogs need dentals ever 6 mths. I think that's how my Kelsey is going to be. Ask your vet about at home care you can do. There is also a product we use at work called Oravet. It's a sealent that you apply at home about once a week, and it gives the teeth a protective barrier and helps fight periodontol disease and gingivitis. |
| I was told some dogs need cleaning more than others. I guess same thing applies to human. I need my teeth cleaned more often than recommended 6 months, even though I floss and brush. Phlufie has tartar built up already and his gum is reddish.
Poor thing. About the sealant, can you get it OTC or from the vet? Can I put that on my teeth as well?  I can't imagine the dog would let me apply it to his teeth, but it never hurts to try.
Thanks!! Karole |
| If your vet has Oravet you could by it OTC.
It comes in a box with (10) 2.5ml containers, and each container is enough to treat the teeth twice, so one box would last you for a good while. It's not hard to use. It comes with an applicator that is like a big Q tip, but I don't care to use them. I just use a glove and dip my finger in the plaque prevention gel and just run your finger under the lip, along the teeth. It's not something you have to apply to each tooth because it spreads once it's inside the mouth. It acts as a sealer, just like wax is a sealer for your car. Call your vet and see if they carry it. |
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