Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Hi again everyone,
My platoon recently found a stray while on patrol and we have adopted her. I figured her to be about 9 weeks when we got her so she would be about 11-12 weeks now (time stands still here some days). At first: normal puppy-high energy, affectionate... now she is very lethargic and has had diarrhea and vomiting for about a week. Drinks lots of water but rarely eats. She is growing ok but looks emaciated. She has puked up a few small worms too.
I know that seeking veterinary advice over the internet is ill advised but I want to help this poor thing get at least a head start in life. I guess what I am wondering is if there are any home remedies for worms or other general health issues for digestive problems? This is a huge stab in the dark but any advice can't hurt. We are worried that our "little girl" may only have a week or two left; she looks in rough shape.
Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Randy,
Thanks for your reply; but, yes, of course I would love to be able to get the dog to a vet, however, that is not possible. If it were then there would have been no need for this post. Thanks anyway though, I appreciate your input.
Sorry sir,
I blanked over the first part of your post. While on patrol.
I didn't mean to jump the gun. No disrespect intended.
There must be something that can be done. Let me thumb through some books. Hang with me, see if we can get the pup through this.
Brad, are there any vets stationed with you guys for MWDs that you could to for help?
It sounds like worms to me to but I'm also far from an expert on it. Maybe roundworm if she's puking them up?
The only 'natural' remedy I've heard of is tobacco - but I've also heard that it doesn't really deworm them, can be dangerous, and I've no clue of the dosage. Maybe someone else here will.
Or would one of the base's human doctors be able to help? I don't know what sort of leeway there is around that.
I like to think that if we sent a Tim Horton's over there we can help your guys dog!
And also, I just wanted to say thank you for serving and please stay safe.
Some people seem to have success using garlic to treat internal parasites naturally. I'm pretty sure that in large doses garlic can be toxic, so I hope someone else will weigh in on this!
Brad, I don't know if it will help at all but I copied and pasted your message to a friend of mine who is a vet tech. Hopefully she can give some insight or ask around her workplace to find some information too. Good luck, stay safe and thanks!
Okay,
I think what you'll be looking for locally and my quess is growing wild is wormwood. If you have any contacts with the regional herdsman, they can likely help (if they so choose) with prep. and dosage.
I could only id the plant. Prep and dosage would be a crap shoot.
Heck the locals may even have some already prepared and possibly would sell it.
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