crazychopper said:
You might want to read this article by the U.S. Center for Disease Control to fully understand the facts of the situation before you overmedicate your dog.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/ascaris/prevention.htm
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You might want to read this article by the U.S. Center for Disease Control to fully understand the facts of the situation before you overmedicate your dog.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/ascaris/prevention.htm
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you may want to read this
The following is the newest info and the avma recommends the following www. capvet.org
The following is the newest info and the avma recommends the following www. capvet.org
CrazyChopper
Ok, I found the website.
http://www.capcvet.org/?p=Guidelines_ControllingParasites&h=0&s=0
I read the article and am posting the section with respect to deworming from this website below. It basically agrees with the CDC.
Here's my take:
It says that unless you are using a heartworm medication which also has the added benefit of killing SOME intestinal worms ( which most do since they are a broad spectrum medication ) you should test the feces of adult dogs 2-4 times per year first to see if they have worms and than if the test is postive then de-worm accordingly. They are not saying to regularly deworm you dog every month, which is what the original question was in this thread.
From the capcvet.org website:
***Not using year-round heartworm preventive/intestinal parasite combination products increases the risks of parasitism in pets and zoonotic parasite transmission. Additional diagnostic tests and anthelmintic treatment programs are recommended in this situation. Recommendations include:
Treating puppies and kittens early and often to prevent patent infections. When no monthly preventive is administered, deworming should be performed repeatedly, e.g. 3 to 4 times at biweekly intervals. Ideally, deworming should take place at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age, and be continued monthly until the pet is 6 months old. To treat for ascarids alone, begin anthelmintic administration by 2 1/2 to 3 weeks of age or at initial examination and treat every two weeks for at least three additional treatments. Because prenatal infection does not occur in kittens, bi-weekly treatment can begin at 3 weeks of age and be extended to 9 weeks of age, as outlined above. Nursing bitches and queens should be treated concurrently with their offspring, since they often develop patent infections along with their young.
Conducting fecal examinations two to four times a year in adult pets, depending on patient health and lifestyle factors, and treating with appropriate parasiticides. ****
Incidently heartworm medications do not protect against all types of intestinal worms. You need to check what the manufacturer claims.
Ok, I found the website.
http://www.capcvet.org/?p=Guidelines_ControllingParasites&h=0&s=0
I read the article and am posting the section with respect to deworming from this website below. It basically agrees with the CDC.
Here's my take:
It says that unless you are using a heartworm medication which also has the added benefit of killing SOME intestinal worms ( which most do since they are a broad spectrum medication ) you should test the feces of adult dogs 2-4 times per year first to see if they have worms and than if the test is postive then de-worm accordingly. They are not saying to regularly deworm you dog every month, which is what the original question was in this thread.
From the capcvet.org website:
***Not using year-round heartworm preventive/intestinal parasite combination products increases the risks of parasitism in pets and zoonotic parasite transmission. Additional diagnostic tests and anthelmintic treatment programs are recommended in this situation. Recommendations include:
Treating puppies and kittens early and often to prevent patent infections. When no monthly preventive is administered, deworming should be performed repeatedly, e.g. 3 to 4 times at biweekly intervals. Ideally, deworming should take place at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age, and be continued monthly until the pet is 6 months old. To treat for ascarids alone, begin anthelmintic administration by 2 1/2 to 3 weeks of age or at initial examination and treat every two weeks for at least three additional treatments. Because prenatal infection does not occur in kittens, bi-weekly treatment can begin at 3 weeks of age and be extended to 9 weeks of age, as outlined above. Nursing bitches and queens should be treated concurrently with their offspring, since they often develop patent infections along with their young.
Conducting fecal examinations two to four times a year in adult pets, depending on patient health and lifestyle factors, and treating with appropriate parasiticides. ****
Incidently heartworm medications do not protect against all types of intestinal worms. You need to check what the manufacturer claims.
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