February 9, 2007, Newsletter Issue #50: Get Specific When Deworming Your Pet
Tip of the Week
The secret to properly eliminating parasites is to get an accurate diagnosis—and the medication must be effective against the specific parasite that your pet has contracted. A dewormer that eliminates tapeworms, for example, won't kill roundworms. And, whipworm are generally resistant to most drugs.
You will need a veterinarian to determine the parasite type and prescribe an effective medication. As diagnosis may require a microscopic examination, it's a good idea to take a fecal sample with you (keep it fresh in a ziplock bag). Once the vet has diagnosed your dog he will prescribe a medication good for deworming dogs against the specific worm your dog has.
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