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Worming (again!)

norrielian

Mama Doe
Morning everyone

I took my two to the vets last night for their myxi jabs and I thought whilst I was there I'd see if she knew much about worming since there have been various debates on here!

A lot of what she said did go over my head a bit :lol: but she had obviously researched the topic and knew her stuff and from what I understood and can remember, pancur is not necessary for worming rabbits, its been researched and found to help prevent ear infections (she used another name) which can cause head tilts etc...!?

I talked about our discussions on here and that some of us were concerned about over treating our rabbits and she totally understood! She is not promoting/pushing it at her surgery but has treated a few rabbits where a course of treatment for ear infections has really helped!
 
Does she mean EC? That causes head tilt but EC is not related to ear infections which also cause head tilt and to all my knowledge needs antibiotic treatment not panacur.

I worm to prevent EC only.....Actual worms in rabbits is very uncommon and easily treated unlike E. Cuniculi.
 
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