Question by .: Do I really need to de-worm my other dog even though he has no evidence of tapeworms?
One of my dogs has tapeworm (found the moving “rice” in his stool.) When I called the vet to set an appointment, they wanted me to bring my other dog in for the medication as well (and charge another office visit…)

The dog with worms was recently adopted from the pound and was a stray prior to that. I haven’t seen any fleas in the house, but I treated the house just to be sure. My other dog does not ever eat the infected dog’s feces or lick his behind. And they are both on revolution to prevent fleas.

I feel like I shouldn’t have to treat my dog for something he may not even have. Can I just wait to see if the evidence of tapeworm appears in that dog? Or is it really necessary to just give them both the meds?

Best answer:

Answer by Johanna Sinik
Go to the vet and have it checked.

What do you think? Answer below!

my two chihuahuas are 5 years old and have had them since 2 months old. they are very healthy, very energetic and not sick at all.

but i am worried that if they have heart worms or stomach worms that they might drop dead so i am paranoid. they have never been given any worm medication before.

should i just give them the medication even though they are healthy, just in case?

One of my dogs has tapeworm (found the moving “rice” in his stool.) When I called the vet to set an appointment, they wanted me to bring my other dog in for the medication as well (and charge another office visit…)

The dog with worms was recently adopted from the pound and was a stray prior to that. I haven’t seen any fleas in the house, but I treated the house just to be sure. My other dog does not ever eat the infected dog’s feces or lick his behind. And they are both on revolution to prevent fleas.

I feel like I shouldn’t have to treat my dog for something he may not even have. Can I just wait to see if the evidence of tapeworm appears in that dog? Or is it really necessary to just give them both the meds?