HOW TO DEAL WITH INTERNAL INTERNAL PARASITES

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One canine problem you definitely should not treat at home is heartworms. These mosquitospread larvae mature into spaghetti- strand monsters right in the chambers of your dog's heart ... and inhibit the pumping of the blood in this dangerously hard-to-treat organ. So try to prevent the problem before it starts by finding out—from your vet—if heartworms are prevalent in your area and what you can do to prevent them (the test for these parasites is done from a blood—rather than a fecal—sample).

CATS

Cats can get most of the same parasites that dogs do, but—because of Tabby's renowned (and effective) cleaning habits—felines have a lot less worm trouble than most other specks. One parasite that can easily trouble cats, though, is tapeworms (cats get'em just as dogs do, by eating animals or swallowing fleas). In fact—if fleas are a big item in your area—you may need to treat your eat for tapeworms every month.

ONE MORE ONCE

What I'm trying to get across by telling you these discomforting facts is just how fortunate we are today. Many of the anthelmintics available now arc safe (WHEN USED CORRECTLY) and are effective. So don't let parasites drain your critters (and your pocketbook).

I've written this message so many times that my pen is winded, but dammit , it's true ... you can solve your parasite problems! You just have to stick—conscientiously—to the first three points of the PARASITE CONTROL PROGRAM ... and then periodically use an efficient anthelmintic.

MORE HOME VETERINARY CARE INFORMATION

Further information about how you can keep your farm animals and house pets healthy can be found in the following sources:

1." Common Sense Control of Internal Parasites in Ruminants", MOTHER NO. 19, pages 38-41.
2."Worm Your Livestock With Snuff", MOTHER NO. 44, page 95.
3."How to Give That First Injection", MOTHER NO. 43, page 90a (poster).
4."Restrain That Beast! ", MOTHER NO. 52, pages 84-87.
5."You Can Too Give That Animal an Injection", MOTHER NO. 53, pages 9297.
6."Be Your Own 'Animal Medicine Man' ", MOTHER NO. 54, pages 75-79.
7."Restrain and Medicate Your Homestead Horse", MOTHER NO. 55, pages 74-77.
8."How to Deal With Internal Parasites, Part I", MOTHER NO. 56, pages 76-79.

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