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posted 11-23-2003 08:38 AM         

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i have a foster puppy that has worms, and all the symtoms. We gave him some over the counter stuff because nobody is open on a saturday or sunday. Don't worry, because we are taking him monday. What irks me is that the pound said he has had all his shots and been dewormmed. I am almost 100% sure it is roundworms. But i saw online that over the counter stuff is usually not effective....Is there some form of home remedy i can give him to help his stomach not hurt until tommorrow?

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posted 11-23-2003 08:43 AM         

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oh yeah, if this helps any, the over the counter stuff i gave him was Lambert Kay. Is that a good brand? and will it hurt him to get the prescrtiption dewormmer after taking this?

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posted 11-23-2003 01:26 PM         

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Take him to the vet before you give him any more worming treatment, explain that the pound told you he had been dewormed and go from there. The vet should tell you exactly what's wrong with him or tell you if it is safe to worm him again. Buy something like advantage from the vet as usually one good dose should do the trick.

Is your puppy skinny? Both my dogs that I got from the pound were skinny as they don't feed them too good, that could be the problem too.

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posted 11-23-2003 06:42 PM         

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well, he is really skinny, and he has actually gotten skinnier since he was here, and we feed him plenty, but his appetite has decreased, and we saw some roundworms in his poo. at first, he ate like a pig (puppy chow with a tad of water on it) then he didn't want that so we gave him puppy chow with a little bit of soft food in it, and now all we can get him to eat is chicken, so we got some doggy gatorade as i like to call it (i think the real name for it is electrolyte) and it has all sorts of nutritious stuff in it, and he doesn't like that at all, but i put it in an eye dropper (not a used one, i bought one for him) and i gave him some of that, because even though he is eating chicken, he isn't eating it well, plus chicken doesn't have verything he needs. i am doing my best to keep him happy till tommorrow comes if there is anything that anyone could suggest for keeping him happy, or feeding him something, please post!

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posted 11-23-2003 06:54 PM         

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could someone tell me what kind of foods i could feed him after he gets his medicine to help him gain weight?

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posted 11-23-2003 08:29 PM         

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It does sound like he's infested with worms pretty bad. That would be the main reason he's not eating properly as the worms would be playing havoc with his stomach. Its quite sad as no dog should have to go through the trauma of having worms. There's not much I can suggest between now and tomorrow except keep up his water intake if he is not eating properly, hopefully the vet will dose him pretty good. Did you say he was a foster pup? Will he go to a new home? If he does make sure the owners keep up his worming regularly. I wish you good luck and let us know what the vet says.

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posted 11-23-2003 09:29 PM         

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Yeah, I don't think there is anything you can do for the pup except keep him comfortable and give him lots of love and attention until you see the vet tomorrow. The vet will give him a full checkup and medicine and I am sure things will get better soon after. Good luck and keep us posted. I hope things go well.

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posted 11-24-2003 05:13 AM         

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yes, i have found him a home on a huge farm, i know the people, so i know they will be good to him, but i am keeping him until he gets better, and they will keep up the worming and vet visits. they are sweet people, and their dog is getting older, he is about 14, and they are looking for this pup to help fill the gap when he is gone. i got some bad news just now, i have to wait until after school to take him to the vet, but i am staying here with him to keep him happy

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posted 11-24-2003 06:25 AM         

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well, plans changed again, we are going to the vet at 10:30, i should be back around 12:00 or 11:30 to update yall!

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