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Posted: 9:19:06 PM 3/26/2008
My great dane has been sick for a while. I have had him at the vet twice and they can't find anything. He is so weak, has terrible diahrea and in it there are little white worms. I have worn the internet out trying to find what they are. They move around like inch worms, are about 1/4" long and have a head like a triangle. I haven't been able to get a good sample b/c his poo is so watery. Does anyone know what these worms are??? He is really bad tonight and might die. I don't know what else to do.
Posted: 9:46:13 PM 3/26/2008
You should take the dog to the vet. I find it very difficult to believe your dog is passing visible worms and your vet has found nothing in 2 vet visits. Otherwise, they sure sound like common tapeworms infesting a sick dog to me.
ummmm....let me get back to you on that
Posted: 10:27:50 PM 3/26/2008
In case you weren't listening the first time HE HAS BEEN TO THE VET TWICE!Find it difficult to believe if you must but they found nothing! Sorry to be testy but anyone who questions me after I go as far as a forum to find answers b/c I have spent over $1000 at the vet with no answers and am sitting here crying over my dog is a jerky person!
Basset_Lover
Posted: 10:57:33 PM 3/26/2008
It almost sounds like tape worms. My cats used to get them, the vet said it was from eating houseflies and catching field mice.

Is the dog at the vets right now? I would assume so, since it sounds so severe. Is he hooked up to IV's to keep him hydrated?

Good luck, I hope everything works out for the best.

Basset_Lover
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Posted: 11:00:39 PM 3/26/2008
Excuse me but why pm me with the same post you just posted? If you can plainly see worms and your vet finds nothing and you pay that vet $1000 don't you think that is a bit odd???? Vets always want to check for worms. Worms are extremely damaging and extremely common. They are also generally easy to get rid of. If you have worn the internet out with looking have you tried a search on dogs+worms? Those 2 words alone will bring up hundreds of sites with information on worms with pictures and even symptoms so I don't see why you are calling me a "jerky person". You might want to look into finding a new vet. Vets are quite capable of testing runny poo or getting a sample from the dog directly. Since this is a public forum you shouldn't be surprised if someone questions you on something you posted that does not make sense. You may need to clarify.
ummmm....let me get back to you on that
maxpup
Posted: 6:11:36 AM 3/27/2008
I would go to a different vet. Your dog sounds VERY ill. Where I live, most emergency vets charge around $100 for a visit. I would really find another vet. It does sound like worms which can get into the organs and kill your dog. Please go to another vet. Keep us posted. I hope he gets better.
Minniyar
Posted: 6:45:20 AM 3/27/2008
Those would be tapeworms. I'm 100% sure. I'm surprised your vet couldn't find anything wrong, if you had taken a stool sample to the vet with you they'd have known immediately. Tapeworms can't be treated by over the counter wormers, and you really should take your dog and a stool sample to the vet again. It sounds like his problems go beyond mere tapeworms.
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k2kidd
Posted: 9:09:47 AM 3/27/2008
It sounds to me you have spent all you can afford to fix the problem for your dog and are now looking for a cheaper way to help. I would advise if you want to keep your dog spending the extra money and going to a new vet with stool sample in a doggy bag.
Windy Valley
Posted: 1:42:44 PM 3/27/2008
Actually the information about not being able to buy the correct treatment for tapeworms over the counter is incorrect. Farnam sells D-Worm in a tapeworm treatment over the counter. I would call Petsmart or Petco to see if they have it. Or you can order it from Valley Vet Supply, but I think the sooner you get the dog started on it the better.
It will not be a one time treatment because of the worms being in different stages of their lifecycle. Also it is very important to clean up the dogs bathroom areas as to not reinfect the dog. Having your dog on a regular deworming schudule is an important part of his health.
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pen
Posted: 4:36:01 PM 3/27/2008
That is correct Windy, and to the OP, get some pedialyte into your dog, as soon as you can. Please go to another vet, this sounds like it's a serious case of tapeworm, and it can definitely kill your dog.
Minniyar
Posted: 5:25:08 PM 3/27/2008
My bad bout the misinformation on being able to buy Tapeworm OTC. I stand corrected!
Never trust a tall dwarf... he's lying about something.
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