I'm afraid I've always believed the 9 day course is a waste of money, it is purely for worming and will not have any effect on EC or it's prevention
Even if your rabbit does have worms..and this is VERY rare in buns..you would still need to follow the 28 day course to eliminate the risk that they have passed on the EC parasite.
The link in Sarahp's post above gives the information that was explained by a vet at the RWA conference who had been conducting research into EC....he reinforced my opinion
I would follow his advice for the 28 day treat and clean routine and then only treat again if signs are presented
I don't like pumping animals full of chemicals unless I have to.
Vera
I was actually going through my Bunny First Aid kit at the weekend and found a spare unopened box of Panacur still in-date. I really ought to throw it in the bin or something :?
Or donate to a Rescue?
I wouldn't worm anything unless i needed too. I'm sure it wouldn't cost much to have faecal samples checked at the vets if you were concerned. It seems pointless worming if there is no need.
Helen xx
Actually i was thinking of offering it to rescues as I was posting :lol: but then I'd just gone on about not giving Panacur unless prescribed on recommendation by a vet I thought people might jump on me for giving it away But yes if any rescues genuinely have need for it then they're welcome to it, just let me know where to send it. I'll check the date again when I get home to see how long it has left on it.