Code2High
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I am getting a couple of foster dogs this afternoon. They already have meds for the KC (we only get dogs that are on their last day from Lancaster, so they're almost all going to be sick from having been there so long) so I will not be seeing a vet.
I figure they both need a good worming, but the budget is shoestring. I remember a discussion a while back of what would be the appropriate OTC meds for worms but I can't find it.
We have a full selection in the area, including a lot of tapeworms, which is odd since we don't have fleas in the desert. They get around somehow, though.
Ideas Doug? I have a Walmart in the area and would like to get them done tonight if I can. They're each about ten pounds.
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Pyrentel or fenbendazole (panacur) also does some tape worms. Another source of tapes is mice/rats.
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Code2High
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We do have mice and other rodents in the desert. And they do eat everything/anything, so I guess it wouldn't be hard to transmit worms from one to the other.
They had only one option, Pyrantel, so that's what they're getting for the moment.
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Is there a Tractor Supply in the area? That would have more options.
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Strongid paste (pyrantel pamoate) and Safe-Guard paste (fenbendazole) can be purchased from Tractor Supply and many mail order livestock supply sources like Jeffers Livestock
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Code2High
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And here are the little devils. Foxy (brown/white) is a rat terrier, I'm told. Chip appears to be some sort of collection of spare parts, with his head and a lot of his disposition coming from his chihuahua side. They are still on crate rest until their symptoms subside,and not very happy about it!
But you gotta be alive to complain about being in a crate, so I don't feel too guilty.
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You're doing some good stuff Susan!
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Talk about a full house, you have one!
They are cuties, thanks for fostering them! 
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Foxy (brown/white) is a rat terrier, I'm told. Chip appears to be some sort of collection of spare parts, with his head and a lot of his disposition coming from his
"chihuahua side ".
you must be meaning his loving disposition right ?
I admire you for being able to take these poor souls in and saving them from the fate of last day termination...I could not do what you do...I am only able to give donations...thankfully there are people like you who can actually do the hard work and save these precious babes....
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