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    Long haul hookworms

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    On 5/13/2022 at 11:03 AM, Jerilyn said:

    Wiki is a broodie off the farm too. And her adoption group didn't even test her for hookworms! Her fosters though her horrible poop was an intolerance to chicken and tried to solve it with benefiber.

    I just read an interesting paper about using a topical treatment for cats as an oral treatment for resistant hooks. It's an off label use and scares me a little. Anyone try that?

    It's not without risk - Dr Castro (FB page Getting Rid of Parasites in Greyhounds) recommends it as a solution of last resort only.

    Affordable canned food suggestions?

    in Food and dietary discussion

    Posted

    I haven't read the entire thread, so apologies if this has been suggested, but canned tripe is irresistible to hounds here, even those a bit under the weather.  And being as . . .  aromatic . . . as it is, you don't need to add a lot to their meal to make it appetizing.   Keeps well, well covered in the fridge, and does not need to be heated to be appealing, which is a very good thing : )

    We get Tripett, but there may be other brands.

     

    Nose pad for muzzle

    in Everything else Greyhound

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    31 minutes ago, greysmom said:

    This is what I've started using

    Double Padded Irish Coursing Muzzle

    It is padded very well, but it's also much lighter weight, so tends not to rub.  And it seems to stay on a bit better than a US basket muzzle.  Plus it has an integrated stool guard.

    You can also buy felt with adhesive backing, but I don't think that would stand up to washing and wear very well.  

    These are what we use as well.  Hounds have had no chaffing or other irritation.

    Charges For Bandage Change?

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    Ask for an itemized breakdown of the cost and go from there.  The range you're quoting suggests the vet is doing additional things while changing the bandage. 

    The vet providing treatment or an assistant should be able to both provide the breakdown and walk you through it, so you understand the treatment being provided for your cat.

    Another Worm Post

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Praziquantel may do the trick.  Ask your vet about it.  It's the anti-tapeworm ingredient in Interceptor Plus but is also available on its own from human pharmacies (and maybe some vets, no idea) and can be used in conjunction with preventatives like Advantage Multi, for example.

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