Puppies & Dogs

For once in his life, your Weimaraner may possibly suffer from various internal and external parasites. This article will focus on internal parasites such as hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Some internal parasites have virtually no effect on the host animal’s health. Some cause various illness and even death if the are present in large numbers and if they are not treated in time.

Hookworms

Hookworms are intestinal worms that live in the small intestine. They hook onto the intestinal wall consuming ample amount of the host’s blood; which may possibly result to death due to anemia and low protein level. Symptoms of hookworm infestation vary depending on the number of parasites present and the health of the host. Symptoms include lethargy, dark stools or diarrhea, weakness and vomiting. Diagnosis is made by fecal exam and egg recognition in your Weimaraner’s feces.
Roundworms

This type of parasite is the most common internal parasite among dogs more particularly among puppies. Signs of roundworms infestation include vomiting, lethargic and loss of appetite. While others may not show any symptoms, some may even exhibit coughing, fever, nasal discharge and pneumonia. A slender worm that looks like a curled up spaghetti noodle can be found in the feces or vomitus of your pet. Diagnosis is made by fecal exam.
Whipworms

Whipworms are long, whip-shaped worms that have a slender end and a thick end. These parasites live in the large intestine, usually in dogs and suck the blood of the host animal. Weight loss, anemia, chronic diarrhea and fresh blood in the stool are signs of heavy infestation of whipworms. Just like hookworms, whipworms can cause death due to anemia and low protein level. Diagnosis is made by looking for the oval-shaped eggs in your pet’s feces.
Tapeworms

Cestodes, commonly called tapeworms are long segmented worms that hook themselves to the wall of the small intestine. These parasites look like small, flattened grain of white rice that may move or may not be moving. The eggs are often visible in your dog’s feces or sticking to the dog’s hair around the anus. Some dogs infested with tapeworms may not show any signs. The most common sign however is dried tapeworms segments that look like grains of brown rice in the hair around the anus.
Internal parasites differ from external parasites. If you suspect that your Weimaraner is suffering from any of these parasites, do not wait any further. See your vet for diagnosis. Worming medications that are effective, safe and convenient are available to help you and your dog eliminate those parasites.

Contrary to the popular belief that it is one way of being cruel or inhumane, using crate brings many benefits to you and your Weimaraner. Just like their den-dwelling ancestors, adult dogs in the wild will naturally find a den or safe place to sleep. Similarly, domestic dogs will do the same. By providing crate, you are providing your Weimaraner his home, a safe area he can call his own.
Other advantages of using crate:
- Using crate will give you peace of mind when leaving your dog alone. You can be sure that nothing can be soiled or destroyed when you are away.
- Crate is an ideal aid when housebreaking your Weimaraner. The crate will help your dog learn to control their urge to urinate and defecate. It will motivate your pet to wait until taken outside since dogs naturally avoid soiling their den as mush as possible.

- You can take your pet with you in family outings and trips without having to worry of their safety as well as the safety of the people around.

Dog crates may be made of wire or plastic. They come in different sizes and can be purchased at pet stores, department stores and pet supply stores. You can even order one from the Internet. Your dog’s crate should be large enough for him to stand up and turn around. If your dog is still growing, choose a crate that will accommodate his adult size. Block off the excess crate space so your dog can’t eliminate at one end and retreat to the other.

Since dogs are social animals, it is best to place the crate in a room where you and your family spend a lot of time. Drop some small pieces of kibble or dog biscuits in the crate. This method will help your dog create a positive association with the crate, realizing that good things can be found inside it. Praise your dog when he enters the crate at his own will. Do not try to force him or push him to get inside. Keep the door open and allow him to come out at first. When he is comfortable with the crate, close the door for a second then open it. Repeat the process until such time that you can close the crate for a few seconds and can step away from it. Go on with the process until you can leave the room and then the house without upsetting your dog.

Dogs for sale in PA? PLEASE HELP?

Are there any breeders near Philadelphia? This race more than I Labordor interested Retreiver Golden Retriever Vizsla Weimaraner Schnzuers Giant Rottweiler If you know of a breeder, fights write the phone number, email or website. Thanks

These races are very different. Let me guess, you lke appearance and reputation. Let me tell you, If you get a Weimaraner and hope that a dog that is similar to a laboratory, they get into trouble. They need 3 hours of exercise per day. They need jobs, tasks, attention, love, and a ton of attention. Vizslas are very similar. Rotts? Please do not start training from the point that you get, you will have a massive control dogs in their hands. And a bad breeder? Wait in a bad mood and your dog sick. I go to the list of national breed club for each dog. Follow referral "breeder" links to find apotential breeder in your area. Http: / / http://www.grca.org/puppyreferrals.asp http://www.weimclubamerica.org/weimaraners/rightforyou.html www.thelabradorclub.com http://www.grca.org/acquiring.htm http://clubs.akc.org/vizsla/ http://www.amrottclub.org/ http://giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com/

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