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Hi all my name is Yasmine, and I am now the proud owner of a 10 week old Puggat.

An elderly mans dog accidentally mated and he couldn't keep them all. He generously gave me one of the pups for my son!

I didn't know until we got home, (I knew he didn't have shots yet, and I was prepared to take him Tues) that he had never been dewormed or that it was even necessary.

Panic! I have two young kids age 9 and 7, and while they know to wash their hands after playing with him I still became very worried.

Our car broke down, and I didn't want to wait another 5 days for deworming. I bought puppy dewormer OTC, and gave him some. Also gave my 5 year old beage as prevenative. (I adopted him a year and half ago, his owner passed).

My questions is does my pup need to be confined till we see the vet? I mean from y kids. I know he shouldn't go outside and interact with strange dogs. My beagle is a few months behind on parvo, but that's it. So I was told not to worry about him, interacting with pup.

I'm more concerned about the worms and my kids.

I've been washing my hands so much they're peeling! Clearly I have some anxiety here. Looking for any advice.

*he has pooped 2x since meds and I didn't see rice looking worms. Some white flecks but everyones poop has stuff in it.

Thanks in advance. And please no bashing me for taking a pup from a non breeder.

Congrats on your new pup. Just wondering... had the original owner given the pups their first set of vaccines? Usually by ten weeks they are ready for boosters while in some cases they are getting the first set at this age. It is very important if this pup hasn't been vaccinated to have him done so immediately as parvo virus, distemper and canine hepatitis are extremely contagious and not treated can kill a young pup.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Hi there.

No as I mentioned he has not yet gotten his first shots. We are scheduled to go in this Tues or Wens (God willing the car is working!). I have not taken him outside at all, or around any dogs (other than my own) for that reason.

I was told even if not vaccinated my kids were safe, it was more the worms that could become contagious?

I am aware of the dangers of an unvaccinated pup, and I am keeping in the house until he has everything he needs.

But does that mean he should be confined in the house as well?

Thanks.

DO NOT WORM THE DOG YOURSELF! Dogs often die this way! And it is very common for the wormer you use yourself not to work. DO NOT DO IT AGAIN! If you still have the package, take it with you to the veterinarian so the veterinarian will know exactly what has gone into the pup and can decide what to do next.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

Ok. Thank you. I have never heard of it causing such serious side eff.

Is it possible someone can answer my original question though? Regarding confinment from my kids until fecal test and vaccines? We got him Friday, and we are scheduled for tues or wens to do first shots and fecal test.

He's adjusting great, happy, playful, drinking, eating, pooping and slept through the night in his box!

Clearly I am new to this, and I am trying my best.

Help is appreciated.

Is it possible someone can answer my original question though? Regarding confinment from my kids until fecal test and vaccines? We got him Friday, and we are scheduled for tues or wens to do first shots and fecal test.

Izzy... first thing is Kathy gave some wise advice about taking the product you gave the pup to your vet... which BTW should be done as soon as possible.

As to your original question... remember what we are dealing with here. Worms are intestinal parasites passed from the mother to the pup and some types of these parasites are microscopic so your evaluation and examination of his stool may not show anything to you. The stool would have to be examined under a microscope by your vet. SOME but not all of these parasites CAN be transmitted to young children especially roundworms due to the fact that the immune system of young children aren't fully developed yet. Your kids wouldn't even have to in contact with your pup to possibly pick up one of these parasites as they could be playing in the yard where the dog has pooped which is why it's extememly important to pick up after the pup. It is also a reason that your pup SHOULD NOT be in any area where other dogs have been until he has been dewormed and vaccinated as he can pick up these parasites from the others dogs excrements. The bottom line is to get your pup to your vet as soon as you possibly can. Good Luck!
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Thx.

I'm guessing my question isn't clear or I'm not explaining correctly. The dog is ppooping outside in the part of the yard where my other dog does not poop. I clean it up right away and hose down the concrete. If he poops in the house of his bed, I clean it up and mop over it with bleach and water.

I have told my boys he cannot be on the couch or beds right now. We let him wawalk around watching the whole time. After the touch him they wash their hands thoroughly as do I.

I spoke with the vet who said my puppy would be fine around my older dog since he's only a few months behind on shots and not sick. He has NOT been around any other dogs, or their poop.

We have a confined yard. And I only allow to go where my other dog doesn't to avoid either of them getting into the others "stuff".

I know that the vet is the only one who can for sure see if there are parasites, and I thank you for the tip on OTC deworming meds, I will for sure bring it in to the vet this week.

I just am curious if during this time, you can play with your pup? If your vet said yes doggy has worms, here's the meds, would you confine him or allow him to play and just clean up right after and wash hands a lil more than usual.

Thx.

Honestly, I just don't know what exposure of children to a dog who has roundworms is safe. Washing everything all the time and using areas the way you are doing makes sense. Also, when you take the dog to the veterinarian, take a fresh stool. Use a very clean plastic bag, put it over your hand, pick up the stool with it as if it were a glove, then turn it inside out so the stool is inside and the outside is clean. Then tie the top of the bag shut or use a wire tie. The stool needs to be very fresh when you take it is. Some worms show up best this way, and I think roundworms are among those. Pick up the stool immediately when the dog does it, before the worms crawl away.

To eliminate the odor that stimulates a dog's instincts to use the same spot in the house to potty again, apply undiluted clear vinegar to the spot, deeply. The vinegar odor won't last more than a day, and be sure not to say anything harsh to the dog when you apply it. Let the scent be the message! It works really well.

Every new dog you get, especially a puppy, needs to go to your veterinarian pronto. Within 24 hours is ideal. But the holiday makes it complicated.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47