Hoping.. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Gizmo's Mom · 05-10-2008, 08:56 AM

More people will see this on General Topic. Bubba (4mo min schnauzer) has mucus and worms in his poo. It's the same ones I found when he was a baby, so it is tapeworms. Is it ok to run down to the feed store and pick up a pill or should I wait til monday and get one from his vet? He acts fine, eats and drinks. Bubba is 5 1/2lbs. Any thoughts?

Gizmo's Mom · 05-10-2008, 12:08 PM

I apologize for asking a question about my Bubba on a Yorkie board. I thought a baby is a baby and there are many knowledgable people here of which I have made many friends. Joanne, appreciate your comment about Bubba, he is Gizmo's bestest fwiend. I will do some searching online, thanks anyway.

TLC · 05-10-2008, 12:11 PM

No need to apologies, we are ALL pet lovers here (yorkie or not-yorkie).

I wish I had an answer for you, but I have never dealt with tape worms. I am sure someone will chime in soon

margaritaville · 05-10-2008, 12:44 PM

When we first got our female she had tapeworms. They looked like like grains of rice in the area when she slept. I don't have experience with feed stores but a good vet will want the see a sample of the stool and examine it before giving medication to make sure they are treating the right kind of wigglers.

Woogie Man · 05-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Most wormers are for hookworms and roundworms. If you suspect tapeworms, make sure you buy a product labeled for them. Dogs get tapeworms by ingesting fleas so if your dog hasn't had fleas, most likely it isn't tapeworms. As someone posted earlier, they look like rice grains in the poo but if a segment doesn't break off, you may never see anything. They don't always show up in fecal tests unless a piece breaks off so it can be tricky to find them.

PrincessDiana · 05-10-2008, 04:19 PM

I agree with the above posters. I would not give him anything until you've had him tested by a vet.. wormers are chemicals and you want to be pretty specific about what you give them. It's just safest that way.

Baby Madeleine · 05-10-2008, 04:26 PM

Bubba is a handsome boy

05-10-2008, 08:56 AM	#1
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	Hoping.. More people will see this on General Topic. Bubba (4mo min schnauzer) has mucus and worms in his poo. It's the same ones I found when he was a baby, so it is tapeworms. Is it ok to run down to the feed store and pick up a pill or should I wait til monday and get one from his vet? He acts fine, eats and drinks. Bubba is 5 1/2lbs. Any thoughts? Attached Thumbnails

05-10-2008, 12:11 PM	#3
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	No need to apologies, we are ALL pet lovers here (yorkie or not-yorkie). I wish I had an answer for you, but I have never dealt with tape worms. I am sure someone will chime in soon __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

05-10-2008, 12:44 PM	#4
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	When we first got our female she had tapeworms. They looked like like grains of rice in the area when she slept. I don't have experience with feed stores but a good vet will want the see a sample of the stool and examine it before giving medication to make sure they are treating the right kind of wigglers. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

05-10-2008, 04:19 PM	#6
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	I agree with the above posters. I would not give him anything until you've had him tested by a vet.. wormers are chemicals and you want to be pretty specific about what you give them. It's just safest that way. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

05-10-2008, 04:26 PM	#7
Baby Madeleine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,094	Bubba is a handsome boy __________________ Monica and Madeleine Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

05-10-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	I apologize for asking a question about my Bubba on a Yorkie board. I thought a baby is a baby and there are many knowledgable people here of which I have made many friends. Joanne, appreciate your comment about Bubba, he is Gizmo's bestest fwiend. I will do some searching online, thanks anyway.

05-10-2008, 01:33 PM	#5
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	Most wormers are for hookworms and roundworms. If you suspect tapeworms, make sure you buy a product labeled for them. Dogs get tapeworms by ingesting fleas so if your dog hasn't had fleas, most likely it isn't tapeworms. As someone posted earlier, they look like rice grains in the poo but if a segment doesn't break off, you may never see anything. They don't always show up in fecal tests unless a piece breaks off so it can be tricky to find them.