Update on Duncan

Ok, so we treated Duncan about a month ago for whipworms.  The vet did not tell me I had to treat him again for it.  Saturday morning I was awakend around 2am.  Duncan was pooping blood again.  Pure blood.  So I waited until 9 when Petsmart opened and went to get some worm medicine.  I called my vet to make sure it would work.  This was the vet I always use and not the one I had previously talked to.  Well Don told me that yes the medicine would work, but I needed to treat him again in three weeks, then again in 3 months.  Also, he needs to be on antibiotics.  Well, problem.  My car is on the blink.  I had no way to get to his office to get the antibiotics.  I had amoxicillin for Bella.  Could I give him that until I could get there on Tuesday?  Yes, I could and he told me how much to give him.  He also told me that when I came to get more amoxicillin, he would send me home with some antibiotics to keep on hand.  So it looks like I will be going through this treatment every three months.  I felt so sorry for Duncan.  He was so sick.  I forced Pepto into him and it helped with the upset stomach.  At least  he is drinking lots of water and I do not have to force gatoraid down him.  That little guy has had a really rough life.  It won't be rough any more.  He has a home where he is loved now.