Question by NJ Devils Girl : Question about hookworm in my dog.?
My dog has hookworm so she is on Drontal. What else would be good for hookworm?
We are taking her to the vet next week for a check up since she has has a skin infection she is a rescue.
The vet did a fecal thats how we found out she has it.

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Answer by RobertH
Hookworms can usually only be diagnosed from a fecal exam under a microscope. I would ask your veterinarian what would be best. In the meantime, hookworm larvae can live in the soil where your pet uses the bathroom. It’s imperative that stools are picked up daily so that your pet has less chance of reinfecting itself.

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Question by Launi~ Thundering ~ Wild Angels~: Is this what animal rescue is all about?
Received a call from a friend. His friend lives in a neighborhood where a foreclosed house has been ‘vacant’ for over 4 months.

There was a mixed breed dog chained outside. The neighbors fed, unchained her and put her in the small, fenced in ‘pen’. She was
full of fleas, so dirty it was disgusting, has heartworms and hookworms.

The dog has now been properly vetted, set up for heartworm treatment and is in a glorious home.

Problem is, there were 2 more animals inside.

All of this time the neighbors had called the SPCA and Animal Control.
The SPCA said there was nothing they could do if they could not get inside the house.

After making numerous phones calls I found out there were ‘tenants’ renting the house but were told to vacate by the owners months ago.

The tenants were going in at night through a door which was not locked.

They were apparently leaving some food and water because after 4 months the animals would have been dead.

When I finally reached the owners of the house they were shocked. They had no idea what was going on.

The owners met my husband and me at the house. The cat was inside and the little Pom was in the garage.

The cat and dog are completely dehydrated and emaciated. The house was full of cat feces and urine, the garage was covered with feces but no urine we could detect.

No food or water in sight for either animal.

The Pom and the cat are at my vet and will be evaluated. I will go from there.

They are out of hell.

So, I ask once again. Is this what rescue is all about?
Micki: I am a supporter and a foster home for my local SPCA. I also give generously. I am VERY well informed about what they can and cannot do. THAT is the reason I stepped in. Am I bragging? Seeing myself as a ‘hero’?
No. If you or anyone else thinks I am then I can just chalk it up to not knowing me. I know too many other people that do much more than I have and those people make me feel humbled.
Ms Manners and DeeDawg: You both know exactly what I am saying.
The beautiful Lab mix that was chained in the backyard has now been named Brandi Joy. The new owner just sent me pictures. My heart overflows.
There are times when ‘people’ have to step in and use all the resources they can to aid our under-staffed, over populated shelters.
Mccally: Oh, I have something for them also. I WISH I could have 5 minutes!!
UPDATE: Heard from my vet. The Pom is very young, probably under a year. Bloodwork came back excellent, no heartworms. Very friendly! They are keeping him until they can get him to a good weight and healthy.

The cat is also fine except she is in heat.
Once that is over she will be spayed. Got the word out now on both for homes.

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Answer by Macska
giving a animal a new chance and a better life? yup. It sure is.

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Question by aussiegenes: In Islam, What Exactly is Unclean About Dogs That Are Well Cared For and Kept Clean and Free of Parasites?
My dogs are cleaner than some peoples’ kids! They are free of internal and external parasites and they are groomed regularly. They have been taught manners – no jumping on people, no counter surfing, etc. If you make friends with someone’s dog, does that make you unclean?

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Answer by Ibrahim
LMAO at your dogs been cleaner than some people’s kids.. I dislike dogs so I don’t care if It’s not allowed to have dog

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Question by Tee Tee: Questions about tapeworms?
My dog is on a monthly heartworm prevention that also prevents hookworms, whipworms, and roundworms. Unfortunately, it doesn’t prevent tapeworms and a couple of days ago I found out that my dog has them. I have already given him the medication I got from my vet, but I’m wondering if there is a preventive medication for them? If not, do you have any tips for prevention? I do know that they can be contracted through fleas, but I use flea prevention monthly. Also, if your dog has ever had them, was just one dosage of medication sufficient? The vet assured me that it would only require one treatment, but I have never dealt with this before and am concerned. Thanks in advance.
Add: I use Frontline on a monthly basis.

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Answer by Great Dane Lover
Tapeworms are caused by ingesting an infected flea or rodent. One treatment is usually enough, however your dog can be reinfested if fleas or rodents persist.
A good monthly flea preventive from your vet goes a long way in helping prevent tapeworms. Do not rely on OTC products.

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Question by Lisa P: Does anyone know about Heartworm in Dogs?
I am interested in adopting a dog from a Shelter and they said that the dogs previous owners dropped her off cause she had Heartworm. They said they have since treated her and she is Heartworm free and on Preventative medication now. I’m just wondering if anyone knows if it is something that is cured completely or does it have a chance of coming back?

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Answer by bear 2 zealand ©
If the dog is Heartworm Free now, you should be fine if you make sure that you keep her on monthly heartworm preventative.

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