yellowgirl Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I have a few possums that live in the trees in my backyard. Sarge and Madeline seem to think the possum poop is some kind of gourmet delicacy and often snuffle around the yard gobbling up the possum pebbles. My main concern - are they at risk from any parasites, particularly worms? The dogs are heartwormed every month and I've just given them an all-wormer that targets 11 gastointestinal worms including Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm and Tapeworm (including Hydatid). They've been doing it for months and I've seen no obvious ill effects but I'm wondering about the risk of parasites that might be transferred to them through the poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 A bit of poop here and there won't hurt them. Just keep them up to date with their normal worming and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowgirl Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Kei loves possum poop too, it is only second to cats bum So here's what I think you should do... collect all the poop, combine it with 'cats bum flavour' package it up and then make a fortune selling "Mystery Dog Treats" online I'll buy some for sure Seriously, I dont think you need to worry about worms though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowgirl Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 You know, you could have something there. Natural, tasty treats. Fits right in with the theme of my shop, and they're free too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 You know, you could have something there. Natural, tasty treats. Fits right in with the theme of my shop, and they're free too! Pele snarfles up the possum poo at SAODC. On our first night there I suggested that they bag it and sell it for training treats. They didn't see the funny side Get out there Jo and it collect before they change their minds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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