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Worming

H

Holhol

Alpha Buck
Hiya,
Just a quickie about worming - Ferg definitely has them and I am nearly certain he is going to need worming soon. I've found a couple of dead ones on his poo in the last week so I'm planning on getting some Panacur rabbit for him tomorrow.
My vet (Ashleigh) recommends doing a faecal test before they give panacur out, but I am broke this month and was wondering whether people worm without the test? Would you recommend panacur for worming? And where is best to get it from (online is so much cheaper!)

If need be I'll do the faecal test at the vets ASAP but would like some advice on whether it's worth doing :)
Thanks!
Holly and Ferg
 
If they are pinworms these are no problem so I believe. Maybe that is why the Vet wanted to do a test first. Someone else may have some better advice :)
 
Thanks! I don't normally worry about worms too much just noticed I've found a few I'm a short space of time.
I'll give the vet a ring tomorrow and hope for no consult fee if I'm doing a test :)
 
Hi,
If the worms you are referring to are little white pin/thread worm looking worms there really is no need to do a test first. I'm a vet nurse are it is quite uncommon to see worms in rabbits (although one I rescued from pts last week has them!) and I am currently doing 9 days pans it rabbit. It is licenced for use and will do the job. If the vets push for a test or says the rabbit needs to be seen, pop to pets at home and buy a syringe yourself. The wormer is not prescription only and you can just buy over the counter so save yourself the money and do that! Plus, waiting for test results will waste time.
Good luck!

PS
I was seeing loads of wiggling worms in my rescued bun and after only a day or so I stopped seeing them! Be sure to do a whole 9 days though x
 
pooks said:
Hi,
If the worms you are referring to are little white pin/thread worm looking worms there really is no need to do a test first. I'm a vet nurse are it is quite uncommon to see worms in rabbits (although one I rescued from pts last week has them!) and I am currently doing 9 days pans it rabbit. It is licenced for use and will do the job. If the vets push for a test or says the rabbit needs to be seen, pop to pets at home and buy a syringe yourself. The wormer is not prescription only and you can just buy over the counter so save yourself the money and do that! Plus, waiting for test results will waste time.
Good luck!

PS
I was seeing loads of wiggling worms in my rescued bun and after only a day or so I stopped seeing them! Be sure to do a whole 9 days though x
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Thanks for the info! I bought some panacur last night so it should be here in the next couple of days! :)
 
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