In a message dated 1/10/09 2:16:32 PM, gsdramey@xxxxxxx writes: > 2 things here Folks -- Words of experience (best teacher) and also that > very important one "If it's not broke, no need to FIX"! These 2 Folks are > saying what really should be done, check it out first! > I absolutely agree with Norma, Werner and Sandra. Why automatically expose any of your dogs or puppies to unnecessary worming medications if you don't have to. You are not only wasting money but also putting a poison into your dogs systems. Would you all give your children worming medication automatically, on a regular schedule just because???? I've bred GSDs since 1989 and have yet to need to worm any dog or puppy because there were no worms present in the dogs or on my property. I've always checked stool samples and there have been no indication of worms period, therefore no worming has ever taken place with my dogs. Granted I've been lucky. Unless worms are present in the bitch or other dogs on your property you WON'T have worms. They just don't appear out of thin air. Just my thoughts on this subject. We are very aware of over vaccination our dogs and the possibility of auto immune problems from such over vaccinating, why not be careful with the poisons for worming that you use on the most fragile of all, our puppies. Best regards, Pat ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?scf8072%26hmpgIDb%26bcdÞ; cemailfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================