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worms
- Thread starter bunlover
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You can see worms that look like threadworms (about 1cm long and about as thin as a pin) in their poo.
thankyou for this just to make sure can watch out just in case she doesnt need anyhtign else to knock her immune system... curently fighting myxi and had bad reaction to that horrid xenex stuff...but seemingky touch wood on the mend
killaypetshop
Young Bun
I understand that they will often not show symptoms even if they have worms. It is always worth worming a rabbit if you have any concerns. It is so easy now with panacur rabbit.
But I would def take my vet's advice before I would give anything at the moment. I think it is best she gets completely better first.
She is beautiful btw.
But I would def take my vet's advice before I would give anything at the moment. I think it is best she gets completely better first.
She is beautiful btw.
....."I understand that they will often not show symptoms even if they have worms"....
this was also my understanding though my french lop did pass a couple of red thread like worms (i initialy panicked because at first glance i thought it was blood in his poo. was treated by the vet and i havn't seen anything since.
maybe the presance of syptoms deppends on the type of worm as well as its population density?
this was also my understanding though my french lop did pass a couple of red thread like worms (i initialy panicked because at first glance i thought it was blood in his poo.
was treated by the vet and i havn't seen anything since.maybe the presance of syptoms deppends on the type of worm as well as its population density?
I got Panacur from my vet but I'm not sure if you can buy it online or from pet shops. It comes in a tube and it's a paste that you're supposed to syringe into your bun's mouth.
I think I may have found a worm in one of Bella's poops last night. It was quite thin and garden worm coloured. Yeeuugh :roll: :roll:
I've always found it difficult attempting to Panacur her but last night after seeing that - I don't know what else it might be, though when she was ill she did have some stuff that came out that was definitely not worms, but as she's very healthy now and eating for England (can't get the hay in fast enough), it's not that.
Not got a chance of getting it in her mouth and syringing it so both she and Tarquin had it on their bedtime banana chip. Bella wolfed hers down - T wasn't so sure and when I went to bed it was on his fleece, but by this morning it had gone, so at least I've found a way of getting the stuff in.
Does anyone know how they get worms? I think I read on here that it might be in the hay? Yuck. Horrible.
Rebec
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As for showing symptoms it often depends what you are worming for...
Actual feacal worms will show in the poo and may manifest in a bloated appearence of the stomach, an increased appetite or weightloss.
Encephalitozoon Cuniculi on the other hand can present in a magnitude of ways. The rabbit may have one or any combination of the following symptoms:
*Weightloss
*Excessive drinking/urination
*Liver/kidney failure
*Head tilt
*Cataracts and eventual blindness
*Hind leg paralysis
*Urinary incontinence
*Recurrent bloat and stasis
This list is not exhaustive.
A rabbit can also 'carry' EC without showing any symptoms at all but can still pass it to other rabbits through urine and feaces or in the case of a pregnant doe, through the placenta to the kits.
I would recommend worming at least annually and at times of contact with other rabbits such as prior to boarding.
Actual feacal worms will show in the poo and may manifest in a bloated appearence of the stomach, an increased appetite or weightloss.
Encephalitozoon Cuniculi on the other hand can present in a magnitude of ways. The rabbit may have one or any combination of the following symptoms:
*Weightloss
*Excessive drinking/urination
*Liver/kidney failure
*Head tilt
*Cataracts and eventual blindness
*Hind leg paralysis
*Urinary incontinence
*Recurrent bloat and stasis
This list is not exhaustive.
A rabbit can also 'carry' EC without showing any symptoms at all but can still pass it to other rabbits through urine and feaces or in the case of a pregnant doe, through the placenta to the kits.
I would recommend worming at least annually and at times of contact with other rabbits such as prior to boarding.
Don't think Bella is bloated and she certainly hasn't lost weight, but she's definitely getting down the hay. Does Panacur definitely kill them off? I'm very glad that I've found a way of getting the stuff in her - less worried about T as I've not found anything in his, though his at the moment are strung together - he's moulting so not sure if that's what that is - but obviously they're both out and eating from the same hay boxes when they're not in their cages so he needs doing. Have only found one, and it may not even be a worm, but not taking any chances. She definitely got the full dose last night and I hope she'll carry on taking it.
Rebec
Hi :wave: - so if you are worming for worms you use the panacur paste for 9 days and if for EC as well the same paste for 30 days?? Is that how it works?
If your worming for worms its 9 days and the best time of year (if they dont alreadyhave worms) is apparently spring time.
If you are treating for a suspected case of 'active' EC, which will most likely be showing symptoms its a minimum of 28 days but most vets now recommend 6 weeks due to further studies on the life cycle & shedding of the oocysts suggesting this is more effective.
If you are worming as a preventative, prior to bonding or boarding for example, its 9 days again.
If you are treating for a suspected case of 'active' EC, which will most likely be showing symptoms its a minimum of 28 days but most vets now recommend 6 weeks due to further studies on the life cycle & shedding of the oocysts suggesting this is more effective.
If you are worming as a preventative, prior to bonding or boarding for example, its 9 days again.
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
Worms will only be visble in poo if there is a heavy worm burden. Even if there is a heavy infestation, you won't necessarily see them, but they can cause a blockage in the guts. Worms can make rabbits ill, and in rare cases can even lead to death if a blockage occurs.
I spent about 6 months trying to work out the cause of one of my rabbits GI disturbance (runny poops, gut pain, etc) until I finally realised she had worms. After a corse of panacur she was a changed rabbit .I know worming is recommended nowadays, but this was in the days before worming was considered routine.
Amy
I spent about 6 months trying to work out the cause of one of my rabbits GI disturbance (runny poops, gut pain, etc) until I finally realised she had worms. After a corse of panacur she was a changed rabbit
.I know worming is recommended nowadays, but this was in the days before worming was considered routine.Amy
Worms will only be visble in poo if there is a heavy worm burden. Even if there is a heavy infestation, you won't necessarily see them, but they can cause a blockage in the guts. Worms can make rabbits ill, and in rare cases can even lead to death if a blockage occurs.
I spent about 6 months trying to work out the cause of one of my rabbits GI disturbance (runny poops, gut pain, etc) until I finally realised she had worms. After a corse of panacur she was a changed rabbit
Amy
Oooh that sounds nasty. Bella is absolutely fine and it may not even have been a worm. She's eating and pooing for England, as lively as ever, but just this one thing last night. How quickly does the Panacur kill the worms?
Rebec
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
I saw dead worms the day after starting the course of panacur. They came out for about 2 or 3 days afterwards. Not that I study my buns poops or anything
Amy
Amy
I saw dead worms the day after starting the course of panacur. They came out for about 2 or 3 days afterwards. Not that I study my buns poops or anything
Amy
I do
:lol: :lol: Not done it with these two, but I used to weigh Harvey's until I realised how silly I was being and stopped!!!
Rebec
