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  • You'll have to take her to veterinarian as many canine diseases express themselves through similar symptoms that can't properly be diagnosed through description.
  • That is most definitely a sign of worms. Take a stool sample to the vet when you go, one that is less than 24 hours old. Just because you cannot see the parasites, it doesn't mean they aren't there. The vet can have a closer look. And remember to wash your hands when interacting with your pet, be mindful of little ones. Animals carry zoonotic diseases.
  • Take her to the vet.
  • First off, please be aware that all commercial wormers are TOXIC...that is they are at least a little bit of POISON. I'll assume you've not taken a stool sample to your vet to be checked by a qualified lab. So, in effect, you've dosed your dog with poison without even knowing if the dog has worms! (oops!) Second, the only worms you can generally see with your naked eyes would be TAPE WORMS, which come from the dog swallowing a pregnant flea and look like bits of white or cream colored RICE but appear, upon closer look TO BE MOVING A LITTLE BIT. What is most likely wrong with your dog is not worms at all, but that her anal glands have become impacted and now need to be expressed. While you can assuredly LEARN to do this at home, it is a rather stinky and messy job that you need to watch a vet do the first time so that you know exactly how to do it, how much your dog may struggle, (it's impacted, remember so it is generally rather uncomfortable to painful for the dog...it's not "horrible" but it's not going to be on your dog's list of things she HOPES you'll do again anytime soon.) and watching it done properly will prepare you for exactly HOW messy and stinky it is going to be. (best to be prepared!) If you believe you dog may have worms, you can take in a sample (about a tablespoon or one turd) for them to run it and see. The cost for this is usually between $12.00 and $15.00 at most clinics...you don't HAVE to take the dog in, if there are worms found the vet will give you something for them OR you can choose to research and purchase homeopathic NON TOXIC/NON POISONOUS remedies. If you have never expressed anal glands on a dog before, I strongly urge you to call your vet and take this poor, uncomfortable dog in to have it done correctly, watch closely and then you can make an informed decision as to if YOU want to do it yourself the next time it might need to be done. Be aware that dogs who are over weight, and/or who do not get enough activities are more likely to end up with impacted anal glands. Also, the quality of your dog food can contribute to this annoying and uncomfortable condition...all semi-moist feeds are big contributers and hardly worth the money spent to buy them, in my opinion...(high on both "sugar" and fats). Here is an interesting site to check out, if you're of a mind to...all about dog and cat foods. http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359&more=1 Good luck...remember please...NO toxic medications unless you KNOW they are truly needed! <wink>

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