I agree with Callie. If this pup hasn't had a fecal test at the vet, do it ASAP. Different worms give different symptoms. They can come out either end. They can come out as long worms or short little things. They can cause diarrhea. They can cause malnutrition by absorbing nutrients from the pup's...

[quote user="cherylynn71"]They sent her poppy to a lab, the results were HOOKWORMS!! [/quote] Gracie can re-infect herself with hookworms from her own poop (pick up any remaining stool) or from areas where she has eliminated. I would worm her once a month until after you have a hard freeze...

Gina, what do you think of using Safe-Guard? This Beagle breeder uses Safe-Guard liquid for her puppies and adult dogs. See the last part of this article: http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/beaglehealth_canineintestinalworms.htm It is less expensive overall and it gets roundworms, hookworms, whipworms,...

[quote user="Starbuck"]He's fine at home, but when I take him out for a walk, he has 2 loose movements (2nd loosier than 1st) within about 30 minutes. [/quote] A couple of points: (1) Exercise is great for getting the bowels moving. (2) Giardia can be hard to detect and very hard to completely...

[quote user="NC_cockermama"]We went home with antibiotics and a de-wormer, some Frontline and Heartguard. [/quote] Please note that Frontline and Frontline Plus (kills flea eggs and larvae) kill , but do not repel , fleas. Dogs can get tapeworms from eating fleas, rodents, or rabbits, but neither...

NC_cockermama , here is some info on Coccidia, intestinal worms, and heartworms. First, the previous owner was probably not responsible for the Coccidia and only partially responsible for the roundworms (see link below). Reesee did and still does have roundworms encysted in her tissues (see link below...

[quote user="dyan"]Wondering if any one ever had a dog with Giardia that kept coming back? And any suggestions. [/quote] Giardia can be very hard to get rid of. This article will give you a good idea of why. It is important to keep the yard free of stool!!! Giardia cysts in the stool can reinfect...