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Panacur

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Victoria39

Mama Doe
Took Daffodil to the vets this morning re: possible EC - vet hasn't ruled it out but suggested cataracts. Suggested I buy Panacur over the internet as it will work out cheaper as she would like me to treat Koo. Can anyone recommend a site please?

Many thanks
Vickie
 
hi,

vetuk.co.uk is even cheaper than vetmedic, panacur is only 3.55 as opposed to 4.90 from vetmedic and on average 6 at vets. They usually dispatch same day if you order in the morning.
 
How long a course did the vet recommend you use? It is now suggested active EC infections require a 6 week course of Panacur....thats a few tubes and the liquid usually works out cheaper.

Also if Daffodil has a friend he will need worming too.
 
The vet recommended a 28 day treatment for Daffodil and Koo. I will treat for 6 weeks. Been busy scrubbing and cleaning with Jeynes - I smell beautiful now :lol::lol:

Thanks for the tips.
 
Sooz22 said:
It is now suggested active EC infections require a 6 week course of Panacur....thats a few tubes and the liquid usually works out cheaper.
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Which liquid do you use? There is a 2.5% and a 10% and what would dosage would you use? I am hoping to adopt a companion for my girl so will need to treat them both. Just wondering because I already have the 10% for the cats.
 
Ooo thats good to know. I didn't even twig that it was the same stuff! :oops: Thank you, its very much appreciated :D
 
It has the same active ingredient, Fenbendazole. Its just the manufacturers saw a gap in the market and produced Panacur Rabbit paste, which is actually licensed specifically for rabbits.

If neither of your bunnies have suspected 'active' EC a 9 day course should be fine....but finish it before commencing introductions.
 
My buns went to the vets for their myxi jab today and the vet told me some horrible stories and sold me some this for preventative treatment bith buns have got a 9 day course.
 
is it worth giving panacur treatment then for new indoor rabbits even if EC is not suspected? Also, should the 9 day course be done yearly? :wave:
 
I use panacur on my rabbits quarterly. You never know if theyve been introduced to EC before they got to you. So I reckon better safe than sorry :)
 
uniqueanneek said:
is it worth giving panacur treatment then for new indoor rabbits even if EC is not suspected? Also, should the 9 day course be done yearly? :wave:
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Yes. EC is transmitted via urine/feaces and also from a mother to her kits through the placenta. So an infected mother will have infected kits and you can never tell if your rabbit is an asymptomatic carrier or not.

9 days should be given annually (spring is best as this is when the usual intestinal parasites are most prevelant, may as well kill two birds with one stone) but the 9 day course should also be given at times of high risk such as prior to boarding or introducing a new rabbit to the household.

It is vital the course is completed BEFORE letting the rabbit in the vicinity of others.

The leaflets recommend worming quarterly but after much discussion with 3 seperate vets we are confident this is excessive, and TBH I am a bit peeved with the manufacturers for suggesting this. Some would call it scaremongering.
 
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Cool thanks for the info guys. I'm off to buy some now. The vetuk website seems very reasonably priced, and definitely worth doing compared to the risks!

Should be fun attempting to syringe it... bunny will be pleased! :lol:
 
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