oakway

Sorry people I started this by advising you to use Ivermectin. Well actually I didn't advise you to, I said I did. It was very remiss of me not to say some of the Collie breeds can react to Ivermectin so do not use it unless the dog has been tested. Worming can depend a lot on where you live and how often you have to worm. It will also depend on the seasons of the year to. It will also depend if its the dry or rainy season where you live. What you use is your choice, we all have our favourite brands.

Yes most dogs bark and tell the new dog to go away. Walking beside you and if you are Show Dog you walk on the left hand side.

Working Dog Group. Best In Group.................Puli (Huebener) R/u In Group.................Old English Sheepdog (Atchison)

All of the above it was my dog.

From the photo it appears to be long top coat. I would leave it unless it causes a problem.

HomeAgricultureEarth resourcesEnergyFisheriesForestryAbout usContact usEnabling Victoria's primary and energy industries about usAnimals & Livestock Crops & Pastures Fisheries Forests General Farming Horticulture Soil and Water Trees & Vegetation Weeds Information Notes RSS Feed Hydatids - A Disease of Dogs that Affects People Note Number: AG1166 Published: November 2004 Updated: April 2009 The hydatid tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosis) is one of seven tapeworms known to infect dogs in Australia. The lifecycle of this parasite can involve a number of animals, including humans, but the most important species involved are sheep, kangaroos and dogs. Hydatid disease is diagnosed in tens of humans every year. The hydatid tapewormThe hydatid tapeworm lifecycle requires two host animals for its survival. •Hydatids occur as a small tapeworm in the intestine of dogs or dingoes and to a lesser extent in foxes. These are known as definitive hosts. •Hydatids also occur as watery cysts in the soft tissues of sheep, cattle, pigs, kangaroos, wallabies and occasionally man. These are known as intermediate hosts. Rabbits do not act as intermediate hosts for true hydatids (Echinococcus granulosis). In humans, hydatid cysts can cause serious illness and even death. The hydatid tapeworm in dogs is only about 6mm long, and consists of very small segments. The last segment carries the mature tapeworm eggs. Heavily infested dogs or dingoes may pass many millions of eggs in their faeces each year. One dingo caught near Mt Buller had 108,000 hydatid tape worms throughout its intestines but was otherwise healthy. Hydatids in dogs/dingoes/foxes (definitive hosts)Hydatid tapeworms develop when the dog consumes hydatid cysts in the offal (internal organs) of sheep, cattle, kangaroos and pigs. Dogs (particularly wild dogs) have been found to carry thousands of hydatid tapeworms in their intestines, yet there is rarely any sign of disease. Large, white tapeworm segments, often seen in the faeces of dogs, indicates the presence of other species of tapeworm, not the hydatid worm. The tiny hydatid tapeworm can live for up to two years in a dog. It is considered the most important tapeworm of dogs, not because of disease they may cause in the definitive host, but because of the disease that may be caused in the intermediate hosts, particularly humans. Hydatids in sheep, cattle and kangaroos (intermediate hosts)Grazing animals become infected when they swallow eggs from contaminated pasture. When hydatid eggs are swallowed by an intermediate host (sheep, cattle, kangaroos or humans), they migrate through the stomach wall into the bloodstream. They are then carried to various internal organs, usually the liver and lungs, but sometimes the brain. A watery hydatid cyst then forms in these soft tissues. In cattle, approximately 10% of hydatid cysts are viable, and these cysts usually die within a few months. In sheep and kangaroos however, most cysts are viable and continue to grow throughout the life of the animal. Older sheep in particular may have very large cysts. Cysts contain many capsules, with each capsule containing up to 40 hydatid heads. Each head is capable of developing into an adult tapeworm in the intestine of a dog. Sheep and kangaroos therefore act as the most important source of infestation for dogs, however the effect on the sheep or kangaroo themselves is minimal; few noticeable signs of infection will be seen in sheep or kangaroos with hydatid cysts. Hydatids in humansPeople become infected with hydatids by swallowing the microscopic hydatid eggs, passed by adult tapeworms in the intestine of the dog. Humans do not become infected with hydatids by eating sheep or kangaroo offal contaminated with the hydatid cysts. Human infection most commonly occurs when infested dogs are handled, because the sticky hydatid eggs are present on the dogs coat. Infection is also possible from eating home-grown raw vegetables, contaminated with the faeces of an infected dog. The effect of hydatid infection in humans depends on the organ in which the cysts develop, and the size the cyst eventually reaches. Obviously, a small cyst in the brain will be potentially more serious than a larger cyst in the liver or lung. Extensive cyst development in any organ will affect the organs function. While it is easy to treat the tapeworm in the intestine of the dog with anthelmintics (deworming drugs), in man the removal of cysts may require major surgery. In some instances, multiple major surgeries may be required to remove cysts from affected organs. Hydatid eggs in the environmentHydatid tapeworm eggs, when passed by dogs, dingoes and foxes into the environment, are quite resistant to harsh environmental conditions. Under favourable conditions (cool, moist, overcast), eggs may remain infective to susceptible intermediate hosts for several months. High risk areasSheep and cattle that graze pastures adjacent to forested land where wild dogs are present have a higher incidence of hydatid cysts. Wild dogs, and to a lesser extent foxes, have become a reservoir of hydatid infection, as they are not regularly treated for worms. Domestic dogs become infested when they are fed or scavenge the offal of infected sheep or kangaroos. Hunters dogs fed offal from kangaroos, wallabies or occasionally wild pigs, can bring hydatid disease into urban areas. Holiday-makers or rural retreat owners and their friends who bring domestic dogs into bush areas are often unaware of the hydatid risk, and may not regularly treat their dogs for the hydatid tapeworm. They should not allow their dogs to roam, or scavenge from sheep or kangaroo carcasses. Wild (sylvatic) and domestic cyclesWild dogs carry thousands of hydatid tapeworms, and they usually contract this disease by eating infected kangaroos and wallabies. This is known as the wild, or sylvatic, cycle. When these feral dogs or dingoes pass faeces on farmland, hydatids enter the domestic cycle, where farm livestock and rural dogs perpetuate the disease. Similarly, domestic dogs that gain access to the offal of infected kangaroos can bring the hydatid tapeworm into the domestic cycle. Controlling hydatid diseaseTo control hydatid disease in both man and animals, the life cycle of this parasite must be broken. This is achieved in two ways. Ensuring dogs are regularly treated with effective anthelmintics to remove the hydatid tapeworm Preventing dogs from accessing offal from infected intermediate hosts (particularly sheep and kangaroos) by feeding dogs commercially cooked dog foods Dogs should be regularly treated with praziquantel tablets (5 mg/kg) to remove the hydatid tapeworm. Dogs that could have accidental access to the offal of infected animals should be treated every 6 to 8 weeks to keep them free of hydatids; hydatid tapeworms mature and lay eggs 6 weeks after the cysts are eaten by the dog. Treatment need not be so frequent for dogs that are fed only commercially cooked food, and that have no access to animal carcasses. Owners of dogs in low risk areas are recommended to treat their dogs with praziquantel every 3 months. Home killing of livestockThe large, encapsulated, fluid-filled hydatid cysts are easily detected in lung and liver tissue, but early infections can be too small to be detected. If a cyst is cut with a knife, the clear, watery fluid containing the hydatid heads may splash out over the muscle tissue or other surfaces. This material is not infective to man, but is highly infective to dogs. Feeding of offal to dogs, even if boiled, carries a significant risk of transmitting hydatids to the dog, and perpetuating the hydatid life cycle. Offal of sheep, cattle, kangaroos or pigs should never be fed to dogs. Basic rules for hydatid prevention•Wash hands after handling dogs, and before eating, smoking, etc. •Dont allow dogs to lick your own, or your childrens, faces. •Never feed offal (internal organs of sheep, cattle, kangaroo or pigs) to dogs boiling is not always sufficient to kill hydatid cysts in offal. •Dont allow dogs to defecate near vegetable gardens or childrens play areas. •Dont allow dogs to roam, or gain access to carcasses of wild or farm animals. •Treat dogs at high risk with praziquantel (5 mg/kg) every 6 to 8 weeks, and all dogs at least every 12 weeks. AcknowledgementsThis Agnote was developed by John Harkin, Biosecurity Victoria, November 2004 and was reviewed by John Harkin April 2009. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISSN 1329-8062 Published and Authorised by: Department of Primary Industries 1 Spring Street Melbourne, Victoria This publication is copyright. 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poodlefan not having a got at you in any way what so ever. It will not make the slightest bit of difference even if the meat is passed for human consumption. The cysts are still there they can not harm you, they MUST first travel through the host, the dog before you can catch it. It comes from the dry feces. I think you may have gotten wrong, oakway. It is very possible to ingest larvae cysts in meat or muscle tissue, it doesn't have to "travel through a host, i.e. dog".... When an animal has a tapeworm infection, it has tapeworm larvae in its muscle tissue. If you eat raw or undercooked meat from an infected animal, you ingest the larvae, which then develop into adult tapeworms in your intestines. Sorry we are not discussing tape worm we are discussing Hydatis Cysts. Hydatids MUST travel through the the dog first for you to catch it. It is caught through the drying faces of the dog. Do you mean tapeworm after it has entered the dog.

Of course it WON'T. That is not what the poster was asking about. Health/vet checks are usually given by the vet at the time of vaccination. Heredity testing is usually carried out by the breeder on the parents of the pup. Many heredity testings can only be carried out after the pup reaches a certain age.

The vet health checks all MY pups at the time of vaccination .............8 weeks I believe most vets do this at the time of vaccination so if it's vaccinated every chance that it has been checked. Well as I said, mine are.

I have while in Queensland heart wormed ALL my dogs monthly with Ivermec. Pregnant bitches included. All of my friends that used Ivermec for heart worm also continued to worm their pregnant ones with NO effect on the bitch or the pups. I have used this product (Ivermec Sheep and Goat) for over 15 years on the dogs with NO harm what so ever. Most of the monthly tablets/chews can be based on Ivermec. How sad to read the above sharonpuggywuggy

I think all of you need to calm down a little. There are plenty of ethical registered breeders out there that are ethical in dealing with the public and ethical in dog dealings with other breeders. What asal is saying that we the breeders, as ethical as some of us are that does not mean we are above reproach from some organizations who would have us wiped off the face of the earth. Please future purchasers of Pure Bred dogs do your home work and select a breeder that is known for their high ethical standard in dealing with new purchasers.

Why not ? It only kills the worms so she doesn't pass them onto the pups.

Ilegal in Tasmania to.

You may also find that it also depends on where you live in Australia and what time of the year it is. Wet season or dry. Also the type of soil can have a big effect to. Some North Queenslanders have to worm fortnightly at certain times of the year.

You may find that air con in that small space is far to cold and you will have problems with the dog staying in there.

I have wormed bitches at 8 weeks and no problems what so ever. I think this something you have to decide and nobody can really decide for you. Most wormer's state that is safe to worm pregnant bitches. If in doubt give your vet a ring and be guided by them If it is bitch that is healthy and has been been wormed through out her live with you, I think if I was in any doubt I would wait till the pups were born.

Yes it does help but some cysts are microscopic and can not be detected. I just don't think it is worth the risk. Heat will kill the cyst. It must be cooked at a very high temperature. Pressure cooking was recommended years ago. Microwave has been said to kill it to if cut into thin strips. I have never heard of the freezing ever. The only way I know of this is because I was helping with Hydatids eradication programme many years ago in Tasmania.

poodlefan not having a got at you in any way what so ever. It will not make the slightest bit of difference even if the meat is passed for human consumption. The cysts are still there they can not harm you, they MUST first travel through the host, the dog before you can catch it. It comes from the dry feces.

It can be an offense against the law to feed offal in some states. Yes by feeding internal organs you may risk Hydatids. To get Hydatids it must go through the the host, the dog. You can not contact it any other way. Do not be fooled by persons say you may feed it if it has passed for human consumption, as it is not fatal to humans unless it passes through the dog first. If you wish you may eat the cysts on toast for breakfast they will not hurt you. Again it must pass through the host to harm you.

All I can tell you is when I lived in Queensland and Heart Wormed monthly I would Worm the bitches with broad spectrum wormer ie = Drontal etc. But as the all the dogs were on Ivermec for Heart Worm and Ivermec also does stomach worms I would still continue with the monthly Heart Worm procedure through out the pregnancy. I would re worm the bitch again with a stomach wormer when I did the pups at 2 weeks. This procedure has never had any adverse effect on the bitch or the pups. Forgot to say I wormed the bitches as soon as I saw them in season if they were to be bred with.

Depends on what type of crate, rigid or collapsible. If you ever wish to fly with your dog, some airlines will not accept collapsible crates. But then they can be difficult to transport if you don't have a station wagon. Would a pen be better for your breed. C crates are on the advertisers list on this forum. Just look up to the top of the page and go to, View All Advertisers.

Sorry no, I personally have not seen or heard of any. People may have brought them into the country as pets, but as they are not a recognized by the Controlling Body of this country it may be difficult to find out if there are any out there. This list is good place to start.

Unless you are breeders of pure bred dogs and wish to become recognized breeders with your states controlling body and sit exams to hold a prefix the dogs you have should be de sexed and it will not matter what the sexes are.

You just take bags along and do the responsible thing and clean up after them. I do it at dog shows and every where else they go.

How do you live without them