14-08-2010, 11:51 PM | #1 |
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when to test for worms? =D
Hi was Just wondering when I should get Roxy checked for worms? She's only a month old. Was worming my dog and realised I had no idea if there was a certain age before a tort can be checked.
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15-08-2010, 12:03 AM | #2 |
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im 99% any age they can be tested
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15-08-2010, 09:12 PM | #3 |
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Yes any age they can be tested for worms, all you need is a poo sample
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15-08-2010, 09:34 PM | #4 |
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Sorry to hijack this thread but should they be tested for worms on a regular basis and, if so, how often? Or should they just be wormed on a regular basis?
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15-08-2010, 09:37 PM | #5 |
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You should always test to see if they have worms, there is no point putting medicine in their body if they dont have worms.
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15-08-2010, 10:42 PM | #6 |
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So, test once a year? Is that often enough?
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Thanks both. Whats the best way to do this, vets or is there somewhere to send a sample off to?
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16-08-2010, 03:06 PM | #8 |
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Mine have all been dewormed and I give them Panacur once in 6 months for maintainence.
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