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Panacur - How often and for how long?

rachglos

Warren Scout
I hope this does not sound like a stupid question :oops: but I'm getting myself confused with how often & how long a course of Panacur the buns should have. The vets sent me a reminder yesterday that Simba is due a course (the card says he should be on Milbemax but I'm guessing their computer system has messed up!).
I have it in my diary that he is not due till April, 6 months from the last lot. I have done some search's on here as I wanted to check 6 monthly was ok but all the posts I read say different things.
I read the post in the sticky "Old Useful Topics - Health" and this seems to suggest people do not give panacur as a preventative measure...
Is panacur the only option as I read about something else.. can't remember the name.
Can someone please help?
Thank you :thumb:
 
I do not use Panacur routinely as a 'preventative'

I treat every Rabbit with a one off 28 day course and then I never treat again unless clinical symptoms of EC present.

I have 30 Rabbits, some who have been known to have 'active EC' in their previous homes. I have used this protocol for several years and it has worked well.

I have concerns about the overuse of Fenbedazole (active ingredient in Panacur/Lapizole). There is the potential of the development of resistance to treatment and possibly a negative impact on the bone marrow thus damaging the Rabbits immune system.
 
Thank you Jane :D

I think I will not treat as a preventative then, I was begining to wonder as I think the vets must have it down as 4 times a year & it sounds allot.
I get confused sometimes and just glad RU is around to ask these questions, even if I do sound silly. :love:
 
Thank you Jane :D

I think I will not treat as a preventative then, I was begining to wonder as I think the vets must have it down as 4 times a year & it sounds allot.
I get confused sometimes and just glad RU is around to ask these questions, even if I do sound silly. :love:

You dont sound silly at all

EC/Panacur is always a minefield, even Vets cant agree on what is the 'right' protocol. I just do what works for us- if it aint broke why try to fix it !!
 
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