Questions tagged [parasites]
Questions involving pests and vermin that feed and/or live on or in pets.
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Kitten is too thin - what can I do?
I've got two kittens, a generic black kitten and a white Siamese kitten. I've got the black one about two months ago, the white one about a month ago. I don't know the exact ages but they were both ...
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Is it healthy for newborn puppies to live on direct land?
My dog Jamie (no breed) had 4 puppies on July 8th. They haven't opened their eyes as of yet.
Prior to this,
Jamie dug a hole in the ground in the yard and there she gave birth to her puppies.
While ...
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What is this? I just pulled this out of my cat almost like a pimple
is about the length of my pinky nail and it looks like it’s leaving an open hole with no blood. Please help me!
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Identifying a cat parasite
Yesterday I let a stray cat sleep on a chair on my balcony.
After it got up, I saw it left dozens of blood filled parasites on the chair, but I'm not sure of which kind.
They are tiny (1-2mm diameter)...
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Does my cat have eye worms?
I managed to pull 5-6 strange elastic white-transparent organisms from Toby's eyes. I never witnessed them move.
They're definitely not hairs, and using 19x macro lens took some pictures of them ...
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What wormers are safe for pregnant mares?
I have purchased a pregnant mare - she has 3 months to go. I'm wondering what wormers are safe to use in pregnancy. I will also check with my equine vet.
Pic for interest. I haven't received her yet, ...
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Something on my cat is biting me
My cat is just over one year old; she's an ex-feral who we trapped at about nine weeks. Since then she's been 95% indoor cat with no direct contact with other cats, but occasionally she slips out of ...
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Can my kittens get worms?
I have a pregnant cat, she had some kind of parasites before, worms I guess. Call me irresponsible, but I really don't know which kind of parasites she had when I got her dewormed. She's been dewormed ...
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My dog has got ticks inside her ears
What happened with me is very similar to this question. My dog too got spayed in an Indian Government Hospital and now has ticks all over her body. That is not very troubling since ticks on the body ...
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Maggots on back of the dog
I have a 4 year old german shepherd dog with lots of bushy hair. He has been infected with maggots for the past 1 month or more. I'm treating him with Turpentine and the vet gave him some antibiotics....
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Dog tablets for de-worming
For my dog, I wasn't able to afford the exam that checks for all the different types of worms that dogs can attract. However, I did see deworming chewable tablets. Is it harmful to feed a dog these ...
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Is it true that it's unsafe to put an e-collar on a cat? Are there any alternatives to it that cats would find more comfortable?
My dad is a veterinarian, and he refuses to put an e-collar on our cat, who's scratching her throat and ears (both front and back) so badly she's reached flesh. We tried putting ointment on her but ...
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Why was a worm exam negative when actual worm was included in stool sample?
3 days ago, my 2 1/2 month golden retriever started passing worm segments in her stool. It was one segment on the first and second days and two segments in the third day.
I'm pretty sure it is ...
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Will Myiasis cause death?
I have a crossbreed dog of Lhasa and Pomeranian. He was a very friendly dog. He had a wound nearby and we applied medicines, but somehow maggot infection occurred. Now he is quite angry and he cannot ...
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Does bleach kill flea eggs?
Context: I'm having an issue with fleas in the apartment. I have three adult cats, which I bathe every 6 weeks more or less. Back 3 months ago, they got fleas from the outside. I used Frontline Plus ...
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What other worms do I need to catch?
I am using revolution on my cats.
It kills:
Flea infestations killing adult fleas
Flea eggs
Flea larve
Prevents heart worm
Hookworm
Roundworm
Ear mites
It's applied topically to the skin, so there'...
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How long does pasture need to be rested to prevent worm re-infestation?
I'm moving my horses into new paddocks where there hasn't been horses for 4 weeks. I'm wondering if there can still be worms in these paddocks.
Is it possible to rest paddocks for long enough to ...
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Puppy full of ticks
This is what I removed from my 6 week old puppy. I believe it's a tick. 20 have been removed so far. The puppy still has more. The internet suggested removing them with tweezers. But the puppy is ...
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Killing aquarium parasites?
I recently bought a second aquarium and set it up. When doing so, I added some gravel and artificial plants from my first aquarium to it because a staff member at the store told me it would help with ...
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Cats/kittens with lumps under their skin
I have multiple cats ranging from 2 yrs old to 4 months old. They have all been treated for fleas and tape worms and are now flea free and on last worm treatment. My question is has anyone had cats ...
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What is this scabbing and hair loss on my cat's ear?
Hi my cat is about 4 years old now and something that we just recently came to notice is that he has a bit of scabs and peeling/hair loss on one of his ears. Were not sure what it could be but we're ...
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How to tell if worming medication was effective?
Are there any 'clues' to confirm that worming medication has worked and my cat doesn't have worms?
(My cat goes to the toilet outside so I can't check for 'poo-clues', if that even is a way :D )
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Shearing our Golden Retriever with Sheep Shears
I'm a bit embarrassed to say this, but our dog has a persistent ringworm problem. Several times throughout the years, we'd apply Viaderm or something that can be bought from our local vet. Then, when ...
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What is this parasite?
I found this parasite in my tank this week. It was the second time I saw it but the first time I lost him before I could catch it. He wasn't on any fish or plant, he was on a wood piece the first time ...
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Any internal medicine to get rid of maggots in dogs?
There's a 6 month puppy in my area and he's been infected with maggots in his right rear leg. He's too scared of humans so i cant go near him and apply any ointment or spray. So is there any internal ...
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My dog had adenocarcinoma. Should he be given heartworm prevention medicine?
My dog was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma almost two years ago. He's doing okay but has been going down hill the past few weeks. He will probably have to be euthanized within a month or two due to a ...
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How can I remove multiple ticks from a dog quickly?
There's a female stray dog in my area who was recently spayed and as being spayed in a poor Indian government hospital she's got ticks all over her body.
Manual removal of the ticks is not possible ...
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What is my risk of getting Toxoplasmosis from my neighbors cat?
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease it is most commonly spread in feces by household cats., the related question What is the cat owners risk of toxomoplasmosis from cats? has an answer that indicates ...
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What is the cat owners risk of toxomoplasmosis from cats?
Do all cat owners have it?
The world prevalence of toxomoplasmosis is 33% so it's extremely common. Even though it's supposedly asymptomatic and harmless I've read journal articles speculating that ...
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Do my kitten's ears look like they have mites?
He's a ~12 week old rescue, and his ears look a bit mangy. He's going to the vet in about a week, but I'm wondering if it's necessary to take him sooner, especially since we've adopted another rescue ...
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How do I know if my cat has worms?
Are there any specific signs my cat will show if he has worms?
I know that horses can get diarrhea, loose weight or don't gain weight and that you can detect some of the worms in their fecal.
But as ...
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What are all the possible ways for a dog to be contamined with heartworms?
I understand that mosquitoes are the primary vectors of heartworms. Can a dog be infected in other ways?
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Can dogs get head lice and transfer them to humans (or vice versa)?
If we have head lice, can we transmit them to our dogs, or can they get them and transfer them to us?
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Are there any effective non-toxic methods of controlling parasites in dogs?
The veterinary pharmaceutical industry appears to be very keen that I expose my dog to toxins on a regular basis in order to prevent parasites taking hold.
I have heard that there are more natural ...
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Can diatomaceous earth be used for flea control on shaved or hairless dogs?
My understanding of how diatomaceous earth (DE) works is that it's rubbed into the dog's coat. As fleas move through the coat, they come in contact with particles of DE, which pierces their carapaces, ...
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What are the effects of ticks on dogs and does it transmit diseases?
I recently removed two ticks from my dog.
What are their effects on dogs healths? I heard about tick poisoning.
Apart from these direct effects, do they transmit other diseases?
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How to remove a tick on a dog?
Since I have my dog I check him for ticks when we're back from walks in the backcountry. So today I noticed one, then after checking carefully another one. Hopefully there is no other.
So the ...
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How effective is flea and tick spot treatment on dogs with hair?
I have an Australian LabraDoodle (lab, poodle, cocker spaniel, english spaniel, water spaniel) with curly hair (as opposed to fur).
It's my understanding that dogs with normal fur produce more oils ...
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Can guinea pig fur mites infect rabbits?
I recently rescued a guinea pig, but now that he's settled in for a few days I began to handle and pet him. Doing so revelled some scabbing underneath his fur. Most sources on the internet seem to ...
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How do I get rid of fleas on my rabbit?
I have tried remedies I got from the internet but they do not work and she still has fleas. I do not know what else to do.
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Why is my dog eating dirt?
I'm finding dirt in my dachshund's poop. He eats his regular kibble and sometimes doesn't finish it all, and he does get snacks and a vitamin pill. I'm finding areas in the yard that have been ...
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My pet snake seems to have some sort of bugs crawling on its face; do I need to worry?
There are tiny little white things crawling across my pet snakes face, and even on its eyes.
What are they, and what should I do about them? Are they harmful?
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How can I get rid of fleas without dangerous chemicals?
My cats, dog, and ferrets all have fleas! What is the best way to get rid of them without exposing my pets to dangerous chemicals?
Since I have the different animals, it's important to me that if ...
