Well, Izzy and Bess share everything - toys, beds, blankies, crates... It seems that Bess brought some other things to share - fleas and worms. Heartworm, of course can't spread dog to dog, but it's easy for them to pass on other types of worms thanks to a shared backyard. I'm pretty sure that both Izzy and Bess have whipworms now and Bess has tapeworms. And of course the fleas were easy for her to share. So tonight all the furry ones got Frontline Plus treatments and tomorrow I'll go pick up wormer from Kathy and everyone will get wormed. Yuck.
When you foster rescue dogs you end up learning all about things you never thought you'd have to know - heartworm, whipworm, hookworm and any other worm that might find its way into a dogs system, mites, ringworm and other fungal infections, mange... When you have a weak stomach like I do, it makes for a lot of gagging.
Of course, watching the dogs heal and come to life makes it all worth it. That's the biggest paycheck a person could ever hope for.
The photo above shows Bess and Izzy enjoying a quick snooze in the kitchen, sharing a bed, of course.
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They are so adorable! I hope that they are feeling better from the worms. Those things can't be avoided sometimes! You are doing a wonderful job and Bless you;-)
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