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KKingS
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One of my dogs has tapeworm (found the moving "rice" in his stool.) When I called the vet to set an appointment, they wanted me to bring my other dog in for the medication as well (and charge another office visit...)
The dog with worms was recently adopted from the pound and was a stray prior to that. I haven't seen any fleas in the house, but I treated the house just to be sure. My other dog does not ever eat the infected dog's feces or lick his behind. And they are both on revolution to prevent fleas.
I feel like I shouldn't have to treat my dog for something he may not even have. Can I just wait to see if the evidence of tapeworm appears in that dog? Or is it really necessary to just give them both the meds?
The dog with worms was recently adopted from the pound and was a stray prior to that. I haven't seen any fleas in the house, but I treated the house just to be sure. My other dog does not ever eat the infected dog's feces or lick his behind. And they are both on revolution to prevent fleas.
I feel like I shouldn't have to treat my dog for something he may not even have. Can I just wait to see if the evidence of tapeworm appears in that dog? Or is it really necessary to just give them both the meds?