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How often do you Panacur?

Only if I suspect there is a reason too, not as a matter of course. I try not to fill my pets full of chemicals unless necessary.
 
I did a 28 day course about a year ago. I don't regularly Panacur and I wouldn't panacur unless there were symptoms of suspect e.culi. Apparently, if the rabbit has a 28 day course, it will protect them unless they are introduced to another rabbit (who may have e.culi).
 
if you have a bun with ec do you need to panacur more than the first 28 day course?
gypsy had ec 7 months ago and i treated both buns again last month
 
Fab , thanks guys. About two years ago one of my buns died suddenly and as precaution my vet advised the rest of my group have 28day course ( as PM results were not back for two weeks). Since then only Meg and Vince have come into the house and I did them as soon as I got them, so without knowing it I've done the right thing. Only reason I asked is because someone messaged me on fb saying I should do them as routine. I thought not. Thanks everyone for replying x
 
I did 2 of mine in October, I am due to start bonding into a quad in around a weeks time. I'm treating them all to it now then prob won't do it again for another year
 
Every six months for 9 days each time or for buns I've had that are prone to illness I've given it to them every 3 or 4 months for 9 days. I also treat if I get a new bun or if they are going to mix because I understand that EC can lie dormant until the rabbit becomes stressed.

You can carry EC on your shoes, it can come in the hay, they could pick it up just on their annual vet check, a bun with EC is heart breaking anything you can do to prevent it is worth it plus if you have anyone in the house with a suppressed immune system it can affect them too.
 
Lea-Anne said:
Fab , thanks guys. About two years ago one of my buns died suddenly and as precaution my vet advised the rest of my group have 28day course ( as PM results were not back for two weeks). Since then only Meg and Vince have come into the house and I did them as soon as I got them, so without knowing it I've done the right thing. Only reason I asked is because someone messaged me on fb saying I should do them as routine. I thought not. Thanks everyone for replying x
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The whole EC debate is ever changing. People just have to do what they believe to be right and with consultation with a Vet they trust

I have used my 'one off 28 day course' for over 10 years. So far it has proved to be appropriate and I have taken in many health compromised Rabbits, including those with a blood test confirmed 'active' EC

Until there is more research I personally dont think anyone can say for absolute certain what is the 'right' thing to do. So for now I am sticking with what has worked here :)
 
I do a 28 day course for all rabbits who arrive here, my own and fosters. After that it is only if they needed it on the vet's instruction.
 
aliduncan1 said:
I do a 28 day course for all rabbits who arrive here, my own and fosters. After that it is only if they needed it on the vet's instruction.
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Thanks Hun. This is what I've done. I just wanted to see what the majority on here did and get confirmation I didn't need to do them again xx
 
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