Whipworms

Ralph has just finished a 3 day treatment for whipworms. I know that he can get them from eating poop (ugh...horrid habit of his) and we're trying to teach him "leave it" - esp. at the park where he does this the most.

I've also read in the forum and from our vet that the Interceptor should help keep these from reoccurring in the the future.

My questions - any suggestions on the poop eating (his and other dogs); what else can be done to prevent them in the future.

Thanks much.

Ann
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Clyde was a poop eater and just once got whipworms. He went on interceptor and did very well.
Ugh! Whipworms!!! Nasty things... and tough to get rid of, especially with a dog that keeps "recycling" them. :wink:

We've found that adding pineapple to dog food helps. Add a few tablespoons daily. Also heard that canned pumpkin works, too.

Wild Angel had some problems with this and used a product called "S.E.P." (Stop Eating Poop) made by Solid Gold. Any pet supply store that sells Solid Gold brand dog food should have this or it's available online. It's a powder that sprinkles on the food.

Good luck with Ralph's nasty little habit. Once that's under control, you shouldn't have to worry about those whipworms.
The only thing worse than whipworms in an OES is whipworms in a Komondor... in a crate... who spun his tail around many times. 3 hours cleaning him and another 2 hours cleaning the crate, the walls and the ceiling.

Regular heartworm preventatives usually keep those little annoying poop worms away. Do you have him on a monthly?
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