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New bunny needs worming?

I've recently re-homed a lovely little lad from my local rescue center and he's adorable :love: My question is should I worm him before I bond him with my own bunny? He's showing no signs of any worm problems etc and is happy and eats, pees and poops are fine. Although his poops are massive, I really have never seen bigger ones in my life!! :shock:
 
I have never considered worming my rabbits. Maybe someone else would comment otherwise though.
 
I've recently re-homed a lovely little lad from my local rescue center and he's adorable :love: My question is should I worm him before I bond him with my own bunny? He's showing no signs of any worm problems etc and is happy and eats, pees and poops are fine. Although his poops are massive, I really have never seen bigger ones in my life!! :shock:

I've had this discussion recently with my vet.

Although I wouldn't consider a 9 day course of Panacur (worming) of any benefit, I may consider a 28 day course, to eradicate E.C, which most bunnies carry anyway.
 
None of mine were ever routinely wormed. My Vets advice was only to worm if symptoms are present.
 
The D!ck vet in edinburgh recommend a 28day course of panacur when introducing new buns (for the new and existing buns) to help prevent the spread of EC.
 
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