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Post by animalslave on Jun 17, 2013 13:06:29 GMT -5
Just wondered which were the best as preventatives and if there were any to avoid? Thanks  |
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ritab
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Post by ritab on Jun 18, 2013 2:20:06 GMT -5
Mine had to be wormed quite often when I first adopted them. I use Drontal, and if they have worms then a further dose 2 weeks later. I have read on here that worms are pretty much a standard problem when the dogs first come out of kennels. This time I have gone nearly 3 months and no signs - so hopefully it will just be every 3 months now.
You have to watch they don't sniff or eat anything wormy, keep them clear of fleas, and worm every 3 months.
That's about all you can do.
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Post by julies on Jun 18, 2013 2:24:31 GMT -5
My grey had to have a lot of worming when I got her .. typical greyhound  Even my homeopathic vet tells me to use chemical wormers but I send a dog poo sample to Wormcount.co.uk (or Wormcount.com I forget which) and they analyse it for all worms and if I pay another £6 they check for lungworm. Lungworm is spreading in the UK but it doesn't sound as widespread as vets and worm companies would like us to think I buy one which does as many worms as possible. Julie x |
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Post by kamkay on Jun 18, 2013 2:45:47 GMT -5
I use Drontal-Jet takes it quite happily with no ill effects
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Post by gazer on Jun 18, 2013 3:37:52 GMT -5
I used Panacur liquid this time as 3 of mine threw up after having Drontal |
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Post by Nettie on Jun 18, 2013 3:46:23 GMT -5
I use Cestem from Vet UK - it has the same active ingredients as Drontal Plus but is cheaper.
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Post by deborahburt on Jun 18, 2013 3:51:34 GMT -5
I use Milbamax and Advocate.
Hate what it must contain, but hate lungworm more.
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Post by deborahburt on Jun 18, 2013 3:58:40 GMT -5
My grey had to have a lot of worming when I got her .. typical greyhound Even my homeopathic vet tells me to use chemical wormers but I send a dog poo sample to Wormcount.co.uk (or Wormcount.com I forget which) and they analyse it for all worms and if I pay another £6 they check for lungworm. Lungworm is spreading in the UK but it doesn't sound as widespread as vets and worm companies would like us to think I buy one which does as many worms as possible. Julie x So pleased you put this comment on Julie.  Am on Wormcount.com and reading about it now. Major thumbs up if it means less chemicals. |
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Post by julies on Jun 18, 2013 6:50:34 GMT -5
My grey had to have a lot of worming when I got her .. typical greyhound Even my homeopathic vet tells me to use chemical wormers but I send a dog poo sample to Wormcount.co.uk (or Wormcount.com I forget which) and they analyse it for all worms and if I pay another £6 they check for lungworm. Lungworm is spreading in the UK but it doesn't sound as widespread as vets and worm companies would like us to think I buy one which does as many worms as possible. Julie x So pleased you put this comment on Julie. Am on Wormcount.com and reading about it now. Major thumbs up if it means less chemicals. Me too ... I hate using chemicals And it's very cheap - about £6 for a basic check and £12 when you include Lungworm I think J xxx |
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Post by animalslave on Jun 18, 2013 10:06:51 GMT -5
Thank you for the advice Shall be dealing with it today! My vet has checked them forworms recently but I want to make sure they stay worm free Jo xxx |
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Post by andywillow on Jun 18, 2013 10:07:47 GMT -5
My horse vet said the worm count is unreliable, no reason for him to lie to me as I don't buy my wormers from him. I have used drontal, Joe was sick once with it but I do them midday now with a small treat rather than with a meal and he's fine with that.
I have used cesteem too, I've just got some prowormer from vetuk which I used last time.
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Post by lydiaer on Jul 16, 2013 22:46:26 GMT -5
My horse vet said the worm count is unreliable, no reason for him to lie to me as I don't buy my wormers from him. I have used drontal, Joe was sick once with it but I do them midday now with a small treat rather than with a meal and he's fine with that. I have used cesteem too, I've just got some prowormer from vetuk which I used last time. I imagine this is for the same reason as worm counts are unreliable for goats - the theory is that a low or zero count doesn't necessarily mean there are no worms, just that no worms were found. That said, if you get a high count, then it is reliable confirmation that they are there. |
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