Ok. So before anyone says "GO TO A VET" please hear me out.
So I have my 10 year old. I always thought she was just fat and happy, and honestly, I'd rather her be fat.. and happy. It wasnt until I took Louie to the vet for the first time that they pointed out that the big round tummy (and the retraction from touching it) was not just being fat.. but worms. Louie was treated, and within the week his tummy swell went away.
I felt terrible.. Diamond has been carrying this around for a while. So here's the issue.
I'd like to treat her at home.. only partially for cost (the last time I took them in it nearly cost me $500! and a lot of it for things they did not need!!) but mostly because Diamond HATES to be touched by anyone she doesnt know. they tried to give her a fecal exam last time, and she cried bloody murder. She nearly wouldnt let ME touch her for a week afterwards.. I would hate to put her through that again.. plus she shares a litter box with Louie so it's hard for me to get a fecal sample that route.
So long story short.. is there anything I can do? I was thinking of getting Albon (which was perscribed to Louie and helped A LOT) or Strongid (also perscribed to Louie) but they are selling for nearly $100 each online..
Help??
So I have my 10 year old. I always thought she was just fat and happy, and honestly, I'd rather her be fat.. and happy. It wasnt until I took Louie to the vet for the first time that they pointed out that the big round tummy (and the retraction from touching it) was not just being fat.. but worms. Louie was treated, and within the week his tummy swell went away.
I felt terrible.. Diamond has been carrying this around for a while. So here's the issue.
I'd like to treat her at home.. only partially for cost (the last time I took them in it nearly cost me $500! and a lot of it for things they did not need!!) but mostly because Diamond HATES to be touched by anyone she doesnt know. they tried to give her a fecal exam last time, and she cried bloody murder. She nearly wouldnt let ME touch her for a week afterwards.. I would hate to put her through that again.. plus she shares a litter box with Louie so it's hard for me to get a fecal sample that route.
So long story short.. is there anything I can do? I was thinking of getting Albon (which was perscribed to Louie and helped A LOT) or Strongid (also perscribed to Louie) but they are selling for nearly $100 each online..
Help??