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Nothing was edited here except the eyes (made them brighter to stand out).
This is my 3 (almost 4) year old Australian Shepherd.
He's currently battling hookworm, and has been since he was born. This is the reason he is so skinny.
But he is the best dog we could ask for.
So much money goes into this guy- he BETTER know he's loved and spoiled.
Photography (C) me, please do not use without permission.
This is my 3 (almost 4) year old Australian Shepherd.
He's currently battling hookworm, and has been since he was born. This is the reason he is so skinny.
But he is the best dog we could ask for.
So much money goes into this guy- he BETTER know he's loved and spoiled.
Photography (C) me, please do not use without permission.
Category Photography / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Dog (Other)
Size 836 x 593px
File Size 905.7 kB
I'm not trying to say you aren't, hun. I'm a vet assistant, I saw 3 dogs with hookworm today alone. It's really not all that difficult to get rid of with the correct treatment, and basic precautions like not letting your dog eat other dog's feces, or it's own for that matter. Also have to eliminate any sources of standing water that the dog may be getting into, etc.
I didn't mean to sound condescending so I hope that's not what you got from it. Parasites suck, and I wish you the best in getting rid of them for him. He's a beautiful dog.
I didn't mean to sound condescending so I hope that's not what you got from it. Parasites suck, and I wish you the best in getting rid of them for him. He's a beautiful dog.
I spent 300$ a couple of years ago for Pancure (needless to say we don't go to that vet anymore).
We switched vets after we found out he's had it again. I'm spending around 67$ for 3 Pancure treatments. He has no contact with other dogs at all, except Greave's sister's dog, which doesn't have worms. He doesn't eat feces, nor does he get into anything.
The vets said he re-infects himself, since he steps in his own feces. But I've been out there scooping where his feces are, so he has less chance of infecting himself.
And if it's not the worms making him lose weight, then I give up. I've ran blood, urine, every test I could and he's healthy. He just doesn't like to eat dry food much.
We switched vets after we found out he's had it again. I'm spending around 67$ for 3 Pancure treatments. He has no contact with other dogs at all, except Greave's sister's dog, which doesn't have worms. He doesn't eat feces, nor does he get into anything.
The vets said he re-infects himself, since he steps in his own feces. But I've been out there scooping where his feces are, so he has less chance of infecting himself.
And if it's not the worms making him lose weight, then I give up. I've ran blood, urine, every test I could and he's healthy. He just doesn't like to eat dry food much.
Yeah, the office I work at uses Pancur, too. We usually charge about $15 per treatment and send 3 treatments with each case. That's the bitch about hookwork, it's ability to travel through skin :( It sounds like you're doing the absolute best you can, which I never doubted. Have you considered getting him on monthly parasite pills?
Hooks live in the small intestine, so I can't imagine that's what's making him thin. He doesn't look emaciated or that skinny, but this is just one photo, so it'd be really difficult to tell :P As long as you can't actually see the ribs on him, but can feel them easily when you run your hands down his waste without having to push in, he should be fine. And yeah, some pups are just picky eaters...Maybe you could consider some home-cooked foods? I know a lot of clients who cook all their food for their dog, but it can be a bit more pricey and is time consuming, both to cook and to find recipes acceptable for a maintenance diet.
Anywho again I wish you the best of luck with this pretty boy <3
Hooks live in the small intestine, so I can't imagine that's what's making him thin. He doesn't look emaciated or that skinny, but this is just one photo, so it'd be really difficult to tell :P As long as you can't actually see the ribs on him, but can feel them easily when you run your hands down his waste without having to push in, he should be fine. And yeah, some pups are just picky eaters...Maybe you could consider some home-cooked foods? I know a lot of clients who cook all their food for their dog, but it can be a bit more pricey and is time consuming, both to cook and to find recipes acceptable for a maintenance diet.
Anywho again I wish you the best of luck with this pretty boy <3
Unfortunately money right now is.. well next to non-existant.
Unless the vets would let me work part time for them, I don't think I could pay them.
He's not severe, no. He's about 45 lbs, when he's supposed to be about 50 or something.
But you can EASILY feel his back, and rump bones and his ribs without pushing.
I get a lot of BS from the vets. I honestly think they think I don't feed him.
Unless the vets would let me work part time for them, I don't think I could pay them.
He's not severe, no. He's about 45 lbs, when he's supposed to be about 50 or something.
But you can EASILY feel his back, and rump bones and his ribs without pushing.
I get a lot of BS from the vets. I honestly think they think I don't feed him.
I understand the money issue :( I'm struggling to find the cash to get our dog neutered, he's long overdue for it. Money sucks.
That's odd, though. My dog is the same way - he is VERY trim, he's a mastiff/lab and weighs less than 80 lbs. He has a pretty big tummy tuck and his ribs are right below the skin, very little fat, but we've always been told that he is in PERFECT body condition :/
That's odd, though. My dog is the same way - he is VERY trim, he's a mastiff/lab and weighs less than 80 lbs. He has a pretty big tummy tuck and his ribs are right below the skin, very little fat, but we've always been told that he is in PERFECT body condition :/
That's what I hear. I mean the dog's a hyper little shit, and hell we've fed him bacon fat and it doesn't do a thing!
I guess he's just going to be a small boy for the rest of his life. I'm not going to keep running tests and trying all these new foods if he's perfectly healthy :/.
And you MUST post pictures of your puppu. I wanna see!
I guess he's just going to be a small boy for the rest of his life. I'm not going to keep running tests and trying all these new foods if he's perfectly healthy :/.
And you MUST post pictures of your puppu. I wanna see!
Haha yeah, Aussies are definitely high energy. They're fantastic dogs, though :) I agree with you though, I wouldn't keep running tests and wasting money if he's healthy. As long as he isn't steadily losing weight, he should be fine.
Here's my little man:
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/.....Hii/Borbor.png
And here's a pic of his trim little bod from my bf's Facebook:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho....._4440355_n.jpg
Sorry for spamming up this photo with comments x)
Here's my little man:
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/.....Hii/Borbor.png
And here's a pic of his trim little bod from my bf's Facebook:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho....._4440355_n.jpg
Sorry for spamming up this photo with comments x)
I'm not sure if anyone told you this... but hookworms can live in the soil. Don't go outside in known infected areas barefoot. Cus humans can get them too. They're not fun. I'm sure there is something out there that can treat the soil and help out the medication you give your dog.
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
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