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Old August 30th, 2018, 10:03 AM
ItsyBitsy ItsyBitsy is offline
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That's a shame about the vet, hope you found a better one!

But it is possible that the issue is in fact not tapeworms but another parasite if the dog keeps getting infected without any plausible way to catch get tapeworms. You'll probably need to take some tests to figure out what they are exactly.

Generally speaking, if you spot that your dog has worms, you can use one of the over-the-counter dewormers to get rid of them. But if that doesn't work or if the issue keeps coming back you definitely need to find a good vet.

It is possible btw that the dog doesn't keep getting infected with tapeworms, but their remain in his system all this time - possibly the medicine you used isn't as potent as it needs to be. The vet should be able to tell you all of that definitively after the tests.

Last edited by hazelrunpack; August 30th, 2018 at 11:39 AM. Reason: No self-promotion, pls
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