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	Dr. Michael Dym Holistic & Conventional Veterinarian
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Ask the Vet: Worms in Dogs and Cats


Ask the Vet About Worms in Dogs and Cats
	Dr. Michael Dym Holistic & Conventional Veterinarian As a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Dym has over 19 years of experience and dedication to enhancing the overall health and well-being of pets. His commitment and passion for pet health continuously drives him to learn more about the art and science of homeopathy through ongoing training and education.

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Date: 04/08/12 Cateory: Vaccines Pet Type: Dog Topic: Lyme
Question: When I Took My Growl Friend In For A Heart Worm Test The Dog Ahead Of Us Was Getting A Lyme Disease Vaccination I Didn't Know Anything About Them But Thought It Sounded Like A Good Idea Now That I've Read Some Articles I Regret The Decision She's Supposed To Go In And Have A Booster In A Couple Weeks Is The Vacine Safe? Should I Cancel? I'd Appreciate Any Advise You Can Offer. I'm Not Sure What To Do And Feel Like I've Betrayed My Best Friend Answer: This Is Not A Vaccination I Recommend. Dont Worry About It. The One Shot Likely Did Not Do Harm. I Would Not Get The Second Shot. Just Practice Good Tick Prevention.


Date: 03/28/12 Cateory: Heartworm Medicine Pet Type: Dog Topic: Out Of Country Heartworm
Question: I Had Previously Sent In A Question Regarding Heart Worm Medication. You Had Replied That Even Though We Live In India And Have Never Been Tested For Heart Worm (testing Or Medication Is Not Available Here) That It Should Be Ok To Start My Dog On Medication. We Are Planning To Bring Her To The Usa In May And Would Like To Start Her On Pills Before That. However When I Went To Buy It From Your Site, I Needed To Provide A Vets Information. We Don't Have A Vet - Unless You Count The One Here In India. Please Advise.. Answer: Only Way You Can Get Heartworm Pills Is To Get Script From Vet. You Could Try Quassi Bark From Which Is Natural Herb That Can Help With Heartworm Prevention.


Date: 03/17/12 Cateory: Wormer Pet Type: Cat Topic: Wormer/hair Loss
Question: My 4 Yr Old Male Cat Has Been Developed Rough, Red Patchy Skin, And Has Been Losing Weight & Hair For 6 Months. I Discovered A Few Months Ago He Has Worms. I Am At A Loss How To Get Rid Of The Worms. Is It Better To Use Over The Counter, Holistic, Or Prescription Medication. I Tried The Holistic. It Doesn't Seems To Work. What Are My Options? I'm Afraid My Other 2 Cats Will Be Infected. How Do I Protect Them? Answer: Most Likely Tapeworms. Try 1800petmeds Tapeworm Medication. If No Help See Vet For Exam And Workup. I Would Also Worm Other Cats In House.


Date: 03/14/12 Cateory: Wormer Pet Type: Cat Topic: Vet Visit
Question: I Just Inherited A 1 1/2 Year Old Cat From A Friend, And She Has Never Been To A Vet. She Got Fixed At A Spay/neuter Center, And They Told Me They Found Tapeworms. I Am Not Very Well Off Financially, And I Will Take Her In As Soon As I Can, But A Vet Visit Will Put A Strain On My Budget At This Time. Is It Necessary To Go To A Vet Before Medicating For Tapeworms? Answer: You Can Worm Her For Tapeworms With Over The Counter Wormer Or 1800petmeds Tapeworm Medication


Date: 03/09/12 Cateory: Heartworm Medicine Pet Type: Dog Topic: Heart Worms
Question: Is There Any Heart Worm Meds I Can Give My Dogs Without Having Then Tested First I Have Quite A Few Dogs And Cats And Can`t Afford To Take Them All And Some Of The Animals Have Attitude Problems When It Comes To Going In The Car Answer: There Are No Approved Heartworm Medications Out There That Dont Require Vets To Have Heartworm Tests First.


Date: 03/07/12 Cateory: Heartworm Medicine Pet Type: Dog Topic: Heartworms Flea Control
Question: I've Been Use Frontline And Worm Shield Whats Better The Two In One Or Single Doses Answer:


Date: 03/05/12 Cateory: Other Pet Type: Dog Topic: Scooting Along The Ground
Question: For The Last 5 Months My Dog(9 Year Old Pomeranian) Periodically Scoots/drags Her Behind On The Ground...usually After She Goes To The Bathroom But Not Always. I Have Treated Her With Antibiotics, Allergy Medicine (she Is On A Prescription Dog Food) And Had Her Stool And Urinary Track Tested For Infections But Nothing Seems To Be Resolving The Problem Definitively. She Is On A Monthly Heart Worm Prescription As Well As A Flea And Tick Prescription. I Have Spent Hundreds Of Dollars And My Vet Isn't Able To Diagnose Her Issue. What Else Could Be Causing This? Answer: Could Be Food Allergy. Try Changing Diet To Low Allergy Novel Protein Diet For A Few Months Such As Rabbit Or Venison Based Dog Foods.


Date: 03/05/12 Cateory: Other Pet Type: Dog Topic: Weight Loss And Large Tumor
Question: My Rottweiler Has Lost A Large Amount Of Weight And Has A Large Mass On Her Side. She Is About 10yrs Old And Been In Good Health Until A Few Months Ago. I Worm Her Every Month Including Heart Worm And Even Treated For Tape Worms 2 But Still Won't Put Weight Back On And Mass Growing Also Increased How Often Feed And How Much She Eats Well But No Change In Weight. She Is Very Important To Me And My Family. My Problems Is We Are On A Fixed Income And I Don't Think I Can Afford Vet Care. I Don't Want Her To Die Or To Suffer What Should I Do. Answer: Try Feeding Natural Diet Like Halo Or Natures Variety From 1800petmeds. Try Giving Digestive Enzymes Such As Naturevet Enzymes From 1800petmeds. Best To Have Vet Exam However If Possible.


Date: 03/04/12 Cateory: Heartworm Medicine Pet Type: Dog Topic: When To Start Heartworm Preventative
Question: I Have An 8 Week 2lb Pomerian When Is It Ok To Start Her On Heart Worm Preventative Answer: She Can Start On Heartworm Prevention At Any Time With Script From Your Vet.


Date: 02/29/12 Cateory: Flea & Tick Pet Type: Cat Topic: Applying Meds
Question: I Have Flea Meds, Pet Armor And I Also Have Profender For My Cats. My Question Is How Long Should I Wait After The Flea Drops To Apply Worm Drops? Once They Have Fleas And I Apply Flea Medicine They End Up With Worms (they Can Eat The Fleas Easier When They Are Dying). Would You Agree To Treat Them For Fleas Then Treat Them For Worms? I Know They Have Worms I See The Segments Where They Sleep. Thank You So Much- We Obtain Our Meds Thru 1-800 Petmeds And We Are Happy With The Service Thats Provided Answer: I Would Treat Both For Fleas And Tapeworms. Usually You Can Apply Worm Drops The Next Day.


Date: 02/11/12 Cateory: Heartworm Medicine Pet Type: Dog Topic: Heart Worms
Question: Is There An Over The Counter Drug To Kill Heart Worms? I Think My Dog Has Worms...is There An Easier Way To Worm A Dog W/out Bringing To Vet? Answer: You Can Worm Your Dog With Panacure C For Mst Common Worms. No Over The Counter Proven Heartworm Treatments.


Date: 02/11/12 Cateory: Other Pet Type: Dog Topic: Hookworms And Roundworms
Question: I Have A Liter Of 4 Week Puppies That Had Hookworms And Roundworms.i Have Them On A 3day Medication And Did A Treatment Of Worm Protector 2x On The Mother. How Long Do I Keep The Nursing Mother From Them. Answer: A Few Days.


Date: 02/11/12 Cateory: Wormer Pet Type: Dog Topic: Worms In Dogs
Question: Hello, My Elderly Mom Has A Tiny Chihuahua Dog About A Year And Half Old. She Thinks It Has Worms Because Of It Rubbing Its Behind On The Carpet. Im Buying This Worm Medicine Off The Website. She Thinks That She Remembers That Humans Get It Too, Not That She Has Symptoms But It Does Sleep Under The Covers Right Next To Her. Should She Be Taking Something? Answer: I Would Not Worry About Your Mom. If Symptoms Persist, Best To Take Dog To Vet To Have Anal Sacs Checked And Expressed If Needed.


Date: 02/11/12 Cateory: Wormer Pet Type: Cat Topic: Giving Worm Medicine
Question: Should A Cat Be Given Food After Getting Worm Pill Or Is It Best To Abstain From Eating For A Certain Amount Of Time. Answer: Most Medications Are Most Easily Given With Food.


Date: 02/10/12 Cateory: Wormer Pet Type: Dog Topic: Type And Treatment For Worms
Question: My Jack Russell Has A Worm I Have Never Seen Before. It Is Small And White. It Is Kinda Flat With Two Tenticle Type Things At It Head. I Wonder If He Has Heart Worms Because He Has A Cough As Well. I Gave Him A Worm Medicine I Got At A Farm Supply But It Did Not Have Any Effect, They Came Back. He Lays Around And I Am Really Worried About Him. Answer: Heartworms Are Not Seen In The Stools. Only A Blood Test Can Rule In Or Out Heartworms. As For Worms You See, Likely Tapeworms. Try Praziquantel Or Droncit As Broad Spectrum Wormer.

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