Question for dog owners

anonymous

My dog had whipworms a couple months ago causing frequent diarrhrea. She is now reinfested and is being medicated again. The vet said the eggs can live in the soil and the yard may need to be treated. Has anyone else had this problem? How do you get rid of whipworm eggs in soil?

Thanks

captain salty

no idea what whipworms are, but our cat got very sudden and very acute pancreatitis a few months ago. she's okay now, but she hasn't had a solid stool since that day. just liquid feces. i know, it's fucking gross.

livetotravel

This is from the following website . . .
http://www.greatlakesbcrescue.org/HealthNTraining/Whipworm.htm

"Whipworm infections can be difficult to treat due to the high incidence of re-infection from contaminated environments. Eggs, because of their thick shell are very resistant, they can remain in the environment for as long as 5 years , and in areas where whipworm is prevalent, it is almost impossible to prevent re-infection unless measures are taken to treat the dog most frequented areas. Even then, the eggs are resistant to most cleaning methods and re-infection is likely. The long (3 month) prepatent period means that dewormers given at a 2 to 3 week intervals would not control the immature stages, and treatment for this worm must be long term if there is to be any chance of success.

"Whipworms eggs are somewhat susceptible to drying, but can remain alive in moist soil for years and are resistant to freezing. Because of this, animals should be restricted from contaminated areas. There is no effecive method for killing whipworm eggs in the soil. The only alternative is to replace the soil with new soil, gravel and pavement. To prevent exposure, any feces in the yard should be picked up on a daily basis. Routine fecal examinations and wormings can help control this parasite."

carnivore

Livetotravel wrote: This is from the following website . . .
http://www.greatlakesbcrescue.org/HealthNTraining/Whipworm.htm

"Whipworm infections can be difficult to treat due to the high incidence of re-infection from contaminated environments. Eggs, because of their thick shell are very resistant, they can remain in the environment for as long as 5 years , and in areas where whipworm is prevalent, it is almost impossible to prevent re-infection unless measures are taken to treat the dog most frequented areas. Even then, the eggs are resistant to most cleaning methods and re-infection is likely. The long (3 month) prepatent period means that dewormers given at a 2 to 3 week intervals would not control the immature stages, and treatment for this worm must be long term if there is to be any chance of success.

"Whipworms eggs are somewhat susceptible to drying, but can remain alive in moist soil for years and are resistant to freezing. Because of this, animals should be restricted from contaminated areas. There is no effecive method for killing whipworm eggs in the soil. The only alternative is to replace the soil with new soil, gravel and pavement. To prevent exposure, any feces in the yard should be picked up on a daily basis. Routine fecal examinations and wormings can help control this parasite."

Wow! That sucks!

quijibo

instead of getting paranoid about dirt
have you given thought to boosting your dog's immune system?
there are a number of herbal/holistic anti-worm treatments that you can try

steve

I have to agree with Q, though I am unfamiliar with any of the holistic remedies. Not only is my dog cuter than his, she's healthier

I did a little quick reading online and I think if you do a bit of research you may be able to figure something out along those lines.

latinasloper

I concur with the holistic approach to boosting the dogs immune system. It may be worthwhile to pay a visit to Phil at 1800-whiskers. Check out the website at 1800whiskers.com. Phil has worked with my family dog for years (he was diagnosed with a stage 2 mast cell tumor). After we had it surgically removed, Phil recommended a raw food diet and an array of herbs and supplements to boost his immune system. Coupled with a holistic vet in Williamsburg, our family dog has never been more energetic or looked better. While a completely different situation from yours, may be helpful.

Good luck!

WHISKERS
235 East 9th Street
New York, New York 10003

anonymous

that's the thing i have against doctors
they've become fear mongerers

instead on focusing on making the patient healthy
they look first to chemicals to manage the ailment
and end up scaring the patient

heal from within

steve: even my dog's browneye is cuter than your dog's

quijibo

damnit. kika must have been using the pc again without saying anything. guest up there is mine

steve

Q, you seem a little obsessed with browneyes lately, yours and your dogs. Something going on you need to work out? :twisted:

caaahyoko

LatinaSloper wrote: I concur with the holistic approach to boosting the dogs immune system. It may be worthwhile to pay a visit to Phil at 1800-whiskers. Check out the website at 1800whiskers.com. Phil has worked with my family dog for years (he was diagnosed with a stage 2 mast cell tumor). After we had it surgically removed, Phil recommended a raw food diet and an array of herbs and supplements to boost his immune system. Coupled with a holistic vet in Williamsburg, our family dog has never been more energetic or looked better. While a completely different situation from yours, may be helpful.

Good luck!

WHISKERS
235 East 9th Street
New York, New York 10003

Oh, good. I was wondering if that vet advocated raw diet. I've been vetless because of a lack of RMB understanding in this area.

Thanks for the info!

latinasloper

[quote="caaahyoko Oh, good. I was wondering if that vet advocated raw diet. I've been vetless because of a lack of RMB understanding in this area.

Thanks for the info!

The vet is Dr. Barbara Eisner, Northside Veterinary Clinic (718) 387-0541. She does animal accupuncture too. Whiskers has a decent list of holsitic vets that may be more convenient.

Check the citysearch link below for reviews and comments on Dr. Eisner. http://newyork.citysearch.com/review/7347463

quijibo

LatinaSloper wrote: After we had it surgically removed, Phil recommended a raw food diet and an array of herbs and supplements to boost his immune system. Coupled with a holistic vet in Williamsburg, our family dog has never been more energetic or looked better. While a completely different situation from yours, may be helpful.

a Dr Phil for dawgies?! :shock: how posh!