paul
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Post by paul on Jul 4, 2016 12:34:48 GMT
Hi all,
I was just wondering how many people cover their dogs for Lungworm. I have been treating both my dogs since pups, but I have to admit, I just covered everything without really much thought whether I was wasting money. I give both dogs wormer tablets every 28 days to give continuous cover, but everyone I talk to do not cover for it. If it is really needed I will pay for it, but I really don't want to be wasting my money. Any opinions would be great? |
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Post by smilesbetter on Jul 4, 2016 12:38:07 GMT
Hopefully someone else can link it, there is a website with a map which shows where dogs have gotten lungworm. If I was living in a catchment zone I would take preventative measures but if you are very far from one I wouldn't bother, but still keep a check of the site for if it appears to be getting nearer.
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Post by bextull on Jul 4, 2016 13:14:41 GMT
I think this is the site smilesbetter is talking about - www.lungworm.co.uk/Just go to the map part and type in your post code. If you aren't in a high risk area then I wouldn't bother.  |
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Post by paul on Jul 4, 2016 14:32:35 GMT
Thank you both. I will take a look at the website.
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Post by caz2golden on Jul 4, 2016 17:03:15 GMT
Case in the village I live in (2014). I know two doors down has always used a preventative as their dog eats snails so is high risk dog! If you look at details of the cases many are many years old (some going back to 2008). There was one case in Jan of this year in the nearest town. I know I am in a higher risk area than I was living but I have not felt the need to change what my dogs have or how often.
I keep meaning to do a wormcount with my two and when I do I will do the lungworm element.
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Post by jacksmum on Jul 4, 2016 20:30:08 GMT
I always cover all 3 of my dogs for lungworm and other worms , my dogs can "graze" on grass sometimes ,so i feel they could be at risk, i would rather protect them ,xx
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Post by barley on Jul 4, 2016 20:52:44 GMT
I don't treat for lungworm personally.
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Post by orpheous87 on Jul 4, 2016 21:06:36 GMT
My two both eat grass like there's no tomorrow, so I am always concerned about the snails etc., although I don't tend to treat for lungworm. I use a herbal wormer and I have done a worm count in the past. Both dogs came back clear for lungworm so I think my methods must work. I am due to do another worm count.
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paul
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Post by paul on Jul 5, 2016 7:38:46 GMT
Sorry for my stupid question, but what do you mean by worm count? Do you get your dogs stool tested at the vets for worms?
My dogs don't seem to eat snails or slugs, but they will eat rabbit poo, grass and other things out on walks. I was thinking of them eating slugs and snails, I never really considered that the grass may have the snail slime on. I am in a routine and the dogs are happy to take the wormers, I just hated the thought of wasting money if it was not really required. I think I will continue with them for now and give it a little more thought. Thanks all.
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Post by caz2golden on Jul 5, 2016 11:03:22 GMT
This is what we mean by wormcount wormcount.com/ You collect your dogs stools and send them off in the post to be tested. You can probably do it via your vets too but I would ask cost in advance. How often are you currently doing your wormcounts orpheous87 |
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Post by orpheous87 on Jul 5, 2016 19:43:22 GMT
caz2golden I have only done one worm count so far lol. I should ave been more organised and done another one in January. But I didn't. I'll have to try and get organised for next month now. Can't afford the kits yet!
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Post by paul on Jul 7, 2016 8:51:14 GMT
Thanks for the info. Is it common practice to do a worm count. I have never heard of it before. I've only ever wormed my dogs and regularly inspected their poo for signs of anything out of the ordinary.
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Post by orpheous87 on Jul 7, 2016 19:04:15 GMT
I think it is more common with people who raw feed and have done so for a number of years, especially if they're trying to do things more naturally. A lot of people will only worm if the dog actually has worms as they don't want to overload the dog with chemicals.
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