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Odd Stool in 19 Month Old
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on October 15, 2008
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hi moms my daughter (whos 19m today :)) has some odd looking stools. they are normal in color but have little tiny brown string like worms in it. this has been going o...
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- Hi J., I agree with the other moms. I would put a call into the doctor's. I can't tell you how many times I've gone just for peace of mind.
- Keep a stool sample, and take it and your girl into the Doctor. It could be anything.. .best to take her to Doctor asap, since it's been occurring for 2 weeks... ...
- I agree with Susan... best even if it's nothing to take her to the doctor, if mostly just to ease your own mind! I think my son had something similar going on at one ...
New Puppy - Parvo! What to Do
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on July 16, 2009
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Hey moms,
we finally got a puppy that our kids have been asking for. We adopted from humane society. Well we got her Monday night and last night (Wed) she was diag...
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- We adopted a puppy with parvo a few years ago, and it turned out to be a HUGE headache. We tried to return the pup to the shelter, but they said they would have to put...
- When my husband first got his dog, it had Parvo as well (and I'd ask ANYONE wanting a dog to NOT PURCHASE ONE FROM ANYWHERE in Canton, Texas -- that is the PARVO CAPIT...
- TAKE HER BACK! They should never have adopted her out to begin with. They are supposed to check all animals and treat them before they adopt them out and to disclose...
Sorry Gross, but . . . Roundworms . . . ?
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2008
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We adopted a dog from the shelter about 3 months ago, and despite the fact that she was dewormed there, she now has roundworm. As a former vet tech, I'm not too worri...
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- Hi J., I don't know the dangers involved, but just wanted to bring this thought up...aren't we all subject to all sorts of infestation when we enter the public domain...
- I'm so GLAD you brought up this subject... I am very aware of this and how "worms" can be transmitted to children just in the playground or our own yards. For THIS...
- I am not sure how to rid your lawn. But you can have your kids tested for worms. I had myself tested after my dog was found to have hook worms. Not real pleasant si...
Worms?? Ahhhhh!!!!
Asked by S.K. from Oklahoma City
on February 23, 2007
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I went to change my one-yesr-old sons diaper this afternoon and I think I saw a WORM. It looks like a white thread sticking out of his rectum. I can't get it out and w...
Embarrassed Dog Owner with Sick Dog
Asked by A.M. from San Diego
on February 19, 2007
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I have a 2 yr old boxer who we found out today has worms. I feel so bad because our dogs have not been a priority as of late. And now I feel his sickness is a result ...
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- Hi A.. Don't be embarressed. Lots of dogs get worms even when they are well cared for. You need to take them to the vet because the vet is the only one who can tell yo...
- Just because your dog has worms doesn't mean your a bad pet owner. Dogs can get worms from many many places. When I worked in a vet clinic we recommended having a fe...
- Dont be embarrassed! My husband and I have two cats who have been not a big priority since our daughter was born 14 months ago. It is because of THEIR recent outbreak ...
Bugs in the Sand Box
Asked by S.M. from Milwaukee
on May 18, 2009
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Ok, so we have a rather large built in sand box attached to our deck. We've had it covered with a tarp and nocited that it is infested with bugs after taking it off. L...
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- Uncover your box regularly to let the sun bake it. Can spray a mixture of peppermint oil and water onto the sand and the cover. Mix up the sand and keep spraying, th...
- We purchased wide screen wire, stapled the screen to a 2 x 4 board on 2 sides, laid the screen across the sandbox and weighted the 2 boards down with a rock on each si...
- Hi S., You can get a sifter from the kitchen supply section of any store like Target. Basically it's a bowl-shaped screen with a handle. Then you can scoop the bugs...
How to handle tiny brown worms in a toddler's diaper?
Asked by A.G. from Portland
on March 2, 2009
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OK this is a wierd request but Im wondering if anyone has had experience with this. A week ago, I noticed a small (1/4 inch) brown worm on one of my daughter's diaper...
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- Put one in a baggie and take it to your doctor. My nephew had tape worms at one point and they were not fun. Good luck!
- This may not be the same thing, but when I started feeding my daughter bananas, there were always little "worms" in her diaper. I called the dr. and since they weren't...
- If it were me, I would get the next poopy diaper to the doctor and call asap. I am not sure about the diapers, but I think you'd have to disinfect them with bleach or...
My Chihuahua Has Heartworms!
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on July 7, 2007
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Well, my chihuahua,Romeo, whom I have had for 9 years has heartworms. I went to a vet clinic today to get him tested so I could get him on the preventative medication...
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- I hope this does some good. I know a clinic, but can't remember the name. They were on Arkansas or Bowen, between Cooper and Collins. They dealt chiefly with large ani...
- We had the same thing happen 2 years ago. Went in for his yearly checkup and he tested positive. We had only skipped one month of meds. She said it only takes 1 mosq...
- This vet has all high ratings on Yahoo, and I noticed that people say he's "reasonably priced"...I know how expensive it can be to take care of a pet, especially when ...
4 1/2 Yr Old daughter...itching/burning Genitile Area
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on August 9, 2008
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My daughter is often itching her genitile area, saying it itches and stings. I don't see any irritation...but this is ongoing. She often does get irritated also in th...
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- HI..I have a 4-1/2 Grandaughter doing the same thing. I've learned from her Kindergarten teacher that she "wipes" herself without assistance....but at home, I help he...
- After your doc has ruled out things like yeast and UTI... Ty a baking soda bath (this is especially good if irriation is cuased by soap, bubble bath, swimming). Jus...
- Maybe she is allergic to the soap you are using on her in those areas. Just a thought. Try switching to something else. Roxy
Pin Worms
Asked by R.F. from Sarasota
on August 10, 2006
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Do anyone know of a remedy to get rid of pinworms. My daughter she is 22 months old. If you have an answer or some advice please let me know.
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- Pin worms are picked up from other kids, in the dirt and not so good potty habits. Good had washing will keep from getting them. I have four kid's all adults now., but...
- http://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm here is complete information to use with contact of a doctor. its what to do to clean them out of the house.....
- My daughter had them when she was 5. We took her to a doctor & he gave a simple prescription they went away after about a week. No one else in the family had to be tre...
