Parasites

Parasites

Parasites can cause diarrhea, stomach bloating or vomiting. Parasites include tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms and mange. Tapeworms will look like pieces of rice coming out of your foster dog’s anus or in his stool. Round worms and hookworms may be vomited, and roundworms look like spaghetti (hookworms are smaller and rarely distinguishable without the aid of a microscope).

Mange is an infestation of tiny mites that bite and cause intense scratching, reddened skin and loss of fur. Only rare cases of mange (sarcoptic) are contagious to humans.

Vaccination & Worming

Your foster dog’s vaccination and worming history will be given to you. Your dog has most likely been vaccinated for Distemper, Canine Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo and Bordetella.

Rabies vaccinations are given beginning at 3 months of age only by the shelter Veterinarian.

Puppies are given vaccines beginning at 4 weeks of age. They need boosters every 2 weeks, for a series of 4 boosters. Puppies are also given de-worming beginning at 2 weeks of age. They receive de-worming every 2 weeks until 8 weeks of age. At 8 weeks of age, they are given a broad-spectrum de-wormer, that is given monthly thereafter.