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Post by tab on May 23, 2016 20:30:38 GMT
I have had critters for years and thought I knew parasites fairly well. Uh nope. One of the old kitties left a poop and I scooped it right up. Thought I was seeing things but I wasn't. Two tiny, less than 1/8" worms, moving. Not something I have seen before. Googled to no avail. Any ideas? Much smaller than rice grains, more like course sea salt size. Yuck!
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Post by Maura on May 24, 2016 15:04:05 GMT
Take a fecal sample to your vet. They can tell you in a few minutes.
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Post by tab on May 24, 2016 17:33:55 GMT
After almost $800.00 this last week, that isn't happening. Vaccinations are due for big animals. If nothing else, when vet is out, she wil have an idea.
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Post by mzgarden on May 24, 2016 17:58:48 GMT
If I had to guess, I'd go with tiny sections of tape worms. I'll be interested to hear what your vet tells you when she comes out to give your 'bigs' their vaccinations.
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Post by aoconnor on May 26, 2016 2:46:07 GMT
A fecal should only run about 15 bucks, at least at my small animal vets that's the cost. Your large animal vet should know though, so it's good they are coming your way soon.
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Post by tab on May 27, 2016 21:52:12 GMT
Worms were to small for tapeworms. This one has me puzzled as it wasn't something I have seen before.
I have often said I wish I had a decent microscope, fecals are not difficult to do. A tad gross maybe.
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Post by aoconnor on Jun 8, 2016 11:50:31 GMT
Worms were to small for tapeworms. This one has me puzzled as it wasn't something I have seen before. I have often said I wish I had a decent microscope, fecals are not difficult to do. A tad gross maybe. Why didn't you just have have your vet do a float? I wouldn't have hesitated if I found a parasite I was unfamiliar with in one of my animals feces. |
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Post by tab on Jun 14, 2016 9:33:55 GMT
Not to be snarky but the small animal vet is about an hour round trip drive and the vet bills are now up to $1500.000 and that is without vaccinations. Sometimes it is about priorities. When a loved animal is critically ill, the other issues can take a bit of a back seat. When it is one ctitter after another, things definitely change in priority level.
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Post by aoconnor on Jun 15, 2016 2:48:39 GMT
Not to be snarky but the small animal vet is about an hour round trip drive and the vet bills are now up to $1500.000 and that is without vaccinations. Sometimes it is about priorities. When a loved animal is critically ill, the other issues can take a bit of a back seat. When it is one ctitter after another, things definitely change in priority level. Not snarky at all:-). I totally understand what you say, I am in the same boat at different times. I have had one of those years sortof with a couple of my horses. If it ain't one thing it's another! Best to you and yours.... |
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Post by Maura on Jun 15, 2016 14:12:53 GMT
There natural parasite killers out there. Black walnut hull tincture, cloves, wormwood. Do some research, they will kill more than one species of parasite, but you want the right dosage. I use black walnut hull tincture for heartworm, but it kills other nasties as well. One drop for every three pounds. Also, consider a vitamin C supplement (Thompson's buffered C crystals) to help support the dog's system, about 1/8 teaspoon for every 20 pounds.
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Post by tab on Jun 24, 2016 17:42:24 GMT
The natural method is on my list to research. Have read different things for years. I have started taking notes, including chemical wormers, but listing dosages, type of parasite, etc. Any one have a favorite book that covers this topic?
I found a website that is reptile based (not my favorite criiters!), that gives dosing for animals with ivermectin and Safeguard. Another that is cat/dog specific. I try to confirm w/vet and so far, so good. I will have to look up the dosing for 1% ivermectin in olive oil, applied in ears works on ear mites and several internal parasites. Much more effective and gentler than the ear mite remedy I purchased in the past.
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