It depends on which parasite you're talking about. Suppose it's fleas, for sure. Any of the animals, including people, can get fleas on them....
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We calculate the dose, usually by body weight, and then we figure out how long the pet needs it....
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I'd say no....
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If it's intestinal parasites, there's going to be a medication that we give orally that will kill that roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, or tapeworm....
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There are doggy NSAIDs, which are different from human NSAIDs....
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Some parasites can be transmitted from dogs to humans....
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Sometimes yes, other times no. If we're talking about a litter of puppies, we'll deworm them all, but not necessarily when it comes to heartworms....
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If your dog has fleas, they can carry them in the house, and the fleas might bite you as well....
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There are several out there, and I would recommend talking with your vet to see if they're appropriate....
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Clean, scoop, and wash your hands....
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You can. OTC products are probably safe, but we're not sure they're very effective....
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There are some that you can give. Things like Gabapentin and Tramadol do cross over and are pretty similar, but the dosing is different....
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Parasites have learned how to live on the pet for their entire lives....
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Many times, yes, you can. It is important to practice good hygiene, wash your hands, and clean up the stool when they're going to the bathroom....
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Absolutely. I'm glad you asked....
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There are a lot of ways that we get pretty creative here. Many of you who are clients know that we love peanut butter and spray cheese....
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We have a combination of oral medication and topical medications....
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If you want to treat intestinal parasites, do things like making sure that you pick up the feces in your dog's yard so that if they did have a para...
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As far as giving the medication, there are many little helpful treats out there. There are pill pockets, the type that will mold around the treat....
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There are all kinds of anecdotes out there made of brewers yeast and essential oils. I don't know; there are just tons of them out there....