I can't identify themQ: Recently my male cat has lost a lot of weight, and today i saw a short white worm hanging from his tail that was about the length of my pinky nail. i've looked all over and can't figure out what it is. what is it and what should i use to treat it? A: You could bring a stool sample to your veterinarian for a positive id of the type of worm. you can also use a broad spectrum wormer such as panacur-c. this product is given once a day, based on the weight of the pet, for 3 consecutive days.
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Heart wormQ: I want a pill form to give every 6 months is there one A: There is no pill form that will give your pet 6 month protection.|we do have once a month products.
Pill for fleas and heartwormQ: Is there a brand that does heartworm and flea both in one pill? A: Sentinel flavor tabs prevent heartworm disease and flea populations in dogs and puppies. also controls adult hookworm infections and removes and controls adult roundworm and whipworm infections. it is a prescription product.
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How toxic to humans is this treatment?Q: I am very alergic to insecticides and have a doberman that aparently has mites (demodex). the d;og's treatments could include mitaban, ivermectin, milbecin and antibacterial shampoo. can you please tell me if any of these contain pyrythrin or any similar agents that i am very alergic to? thanks, bob kindorf A: Because you have an allergy to pyrethrins, you may also have a cross-allergy to related products. for this reason, you should wear rubber or vinyl gloves, and a face mask whenever you are handling the products. also check with your personal physician for further recommendations.