Comments for AboutDogs.info - Learn and understand your dogs http://www.aboutdogs.info About Dogs - Everything about dogs like raising dog, dog care, dog training, dog food...and more Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:10:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on “greenies” treats/bones? by abbyful http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/comment-page-1/#comment-32617 abbyful Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:10:07 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/#comment-32617 I do NOT give Greenies. They were responsible for intestinal blockages a few years ago. http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/02/14/dangerous.dogtreat/ They have reformulated since then to dissolve better, but I still don't trust them. My dogs get natural chews: raw meaty bones and the occasional bully stick for their teeth. . I do NOT give Greenies.

They were responsible for intestinal blockages a few years ago. http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/02/14/dangerous.dogtreat/
They have reformulated since then to dissolve better, but I still don’t trust them.

My dogs get natural chews: raw meaty bones and the occasional bully stick for their teeth.
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]]> Comment on “greenies” treats/bones? by pinkbeaglegirl http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/comment-page-1/#comment-32616 pinkbeaglegirl Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:28:43 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/#comment-32616 I have a beagle and I give her a greenie once in a while. Usaully though I do go with the dentastick. I have a beagle and I give her a greenie once in a while. Usaully though I do go with the dentastick.

]]> Comment on “greenies” treats/bones? by CHAO§: BB~ Puppy Group 1st!!!! http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/comment-page-1/#comment-32615 CHAO§: BB~ Puppy Group 1st!!!! Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:45:21 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/#comment-32615 No not everyone buys there dogs those disgusting things. I do not and I know many that don't. Greenies are not good for you're dog at all, have you never heard of the choking hazard and the dogs greenies killed? No not everyone buys there dogs those disgusting things. I do not and I know many that don’t. Greenies are not good for you’re dog at all, have you never heard of the choking hazard and the dogs greenies killed?

]]> Comment on “greenies” treats/bones? by ♥Sɱɑrʈ ßℓoɳ∂ɛ♥ http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/comment-page-1/#comment-32614 ♥Sɱɑrʈ ßℓoɳ∂ɛ♥ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:30:59 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/#comment-32614 I give my dog dentastix mainly because he outragously loves them. I give my dog dentastix mainly because he outragously loves them.

]]> Comment on “greenies” treats/bones? by Ashera http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/comment-page-1/#comment-32613 Ashera Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:49:48 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/greenies-treatsbones/#comment-32613 I usually only give my chihuahua a greenie once or twice a week. She's 5 and her teeth are in excellent condition. I think once a day is way too much too, they work just as well as an occasional treat. I usually only give my chihuahua a greenie once or twice a week. She’s 5 and her teeth are in excellent condition. I think once a day is way too much too, they work just as well as an occasional treat.

]]> Comment on I just found a small white worm on my cat, right underneath his tail. Can my dog catch them from my cat? by Megan G http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-32605 Megan G Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:25:39 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/#comment-32605 My cat had tapeworm too. I didnt even have to take the cat in, I just called the vet and he let me pick up the meds. It was only like $6 so just get some for your dog and your cat and it will be ok. My cat had tapeworm too. I didnt even have to take the cat in, I just called the vet and he let me pick up the meds. It was only like $6 so just get some for your dog and your cat and it will be ok.

]]> Comment on I just found a small white worm on my cat, right underneath his tail. Can my dog catch them from my cat? by michamybelle http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-32604 michamybelle Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:38:34 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/#comment-32604 Unfortuantally..Yes! Especially if your dog has a taste for their (tootsie rolls) sort of speak. Poop to be exact. The worm looking creature are most likely a tape worm. Not to worry..They are so easy to get rid of. One pill from the vet and wala problem solved. Just make sure you clean the litter previously emaculate before the pill given with bleach. You don't want any eggs hanging around. All your problems should surely be sound. Just make sure you send a sample of your pups poo to make sure it is clear as well. I forgot one thing once the worm appears on your pets anal region it will die soon after. So there is no worries if it falls into your carpet. It's the fleas you need to worry about. Hope this helps ya. Good luck : ) Ps...The most harm the tape worms will do is to deprive your pets of their food in their nutrition. In other words the worms live in the stomach and eat off of the food that the cat/dog eats depriving your pets of good nutrition. Which isnt good but not life threating at first. Deworming is best. The vet is best. I personally dont trust the pet store wormers. Thay are not strong enough. Shelters will also help if your straped for cash/credit. Believe me I know. I am a vet tech with 10 cats and 4 dogs. I've been there. Your problem is not big for now so don't worry just get your one time wormer from the vet and everything should be ok after that. Like others noted fleas injested eated by your pets DO cause tape worm. Also get some flea protection from spring to fall. Fleas are the parents of the tape worm here! If you stop the flea problem you stop the worm problem. The best is frontline or advantage. Also sweep the dogs/cats bedding/carpet for any flea eggs. If you need to bomb your house for a flea problem make sure you remove all of the animals first and wait until the spray cloud clears before returning them as it will be harmful to you and them and especially to pet birds. Best wishes. Happy to help : ) Good Luck : ) Unfortuantally..Yes! Especially if your dog has a taste for their (tootsie rolls) sort of speak. Poop to be exact. The worm looking creature are most likely a tape worm. Not to worry..They are so easy to get rid of. One pill from the vet and wala problem solved. Just make sure you clean the litter previously emaculate before the pill given with bleach. You don’t want any eggs hanging around. All your problems should surely be sound. Just make sure you send a sample of your pups poo to make sure it is clear as well.
I forgot one thing once the worm appears on your pets anal region it will die soon after. So there is no worries if it falls into your carpet. It’s the fleas you need to worry about. Hope this helps ya. Good luck : )
Ps…The most harm the tape worms will do is to deprive your pets of their food in their nutrition. In other words the worms live in the stomach and eat off of the food that the cat/dog eats depriving your pets of good nutrition. Which isnt good but not life threating at first. Deworming is best. The vet is best. I personally dont trust the pet store wormers. Thay are not strong enough. Shelters will also help if your straped for cash/credit. Believe me I know. I am a vet tech with 10 cats and 4 dogs. I’ve been there. Your problem is not big for now so don’t worry just get your one time wormer from the vet and everything should be ok after that. Like others noted fleas injested eated by your pets DO cause tape worm.
Also get some flea protection from spring to fall. Fleas are the parents of the tape worm here! If you stop the flea problem you stop the worm problem. The best is frontline or advantage. Also sweep the dogs/cats bedding/carpet for any flea eggs. If you need to bomb your house for a flea problem make sure you remove all of the animals first and wait until the spray cloud clears before returning them as it will be harmful to you and them and especially to pet birds. Best wishes. Happy to help : ) Good Luck : )

]]> Comment on I just found a small white worm on my cat, right underneath his tail. Can my dog catch them from my cat? by tlight http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-32603 tlight Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:15:44 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/#comment-32603 More than likely both animals have the worms if they share the same space. I would check with my vet before worming the dog though. More than likely both animals have the worms if they share the same space. I would check with my vet before worming the dog though.

]]> Comment on I just found a small white worm on my cat, right underneath his tail. Can my dog catch them from my cat? by CrazyForYou http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-32602 CrazyForYou Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:35:04 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/#comment-32602 Dogs are supposed to have a little "booster" every month against heart worms, ask your vet about that, but as for the contageous-ness of it, that is a very real situation, cats and dogs are very much alike in their imunities and seeinga vet would be a good idea to find out about that worm. Dogs are supposed to have a little “booster” every month against heart worms, ask your vet about that, but as for the contageous-ness of it, that is a very real situation, cats and dogs are very much alike in their imunities and seeinga vet would be a good idea to find out about that worm.

]]> Comment on I just found a small white worm on my cat, right underneath his tail. Can my dog catch them from my cat? by glendadanc http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-32601 glendadanc Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:01:50 +0000 http://www.aboutdogs.info/frequently-asked-questions/i-just-found-a-small-white-worm-on-my-cat-right-underneath-his-tail-can-my-dog-catch-them-from-my-cat/#comment-32601 Yes dear, your dog can catch it if he has fleas. Your cat has tapeworm and it is caused by fleas. If left untreated your cat will become very emaciated because the tape worm is getting all the nutrition from it. You need to take the cat to the vet and get it treated. Likewise your dog. If the cat has fleas, so does the dog and therefore will have tape worm also. Yes dear, your dog can catch it if he has fleas. Your cat has tapeworm and it is caused by fleas. If left untreated your cat will become very emaciated because the tape worm is getting all the nutrition from it. You need to take the cat to the vet and get it treated. Likewise your dog. If the cat has fleas, so does the dog and therefore will have tape worm also.

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