Found soft stools in my 12 week olds rabbits house this morning, thought it was just due to him eating too many pellets and having some sprouts yesterday but when I went to clean up I noticed worms, like the little pinworms that dogs can get. I have panacur at home that I use to treat my dogs and tortoise, I can’t get to a vets today so I was wondering whether I should start giving him Panacur now to see if he improves or wait until after a vet sees him ?? (I feel bad doing nothing though) Also he’s still eating,drinking and running around to play so I was wondering whether worms are known to cause bad stools or whether it’s likely that he has worms AND another problem??? Which would be just my luck.
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Worms and soft mucousy stools ?
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jewaller
Alpha Buck
12 wk-old bun
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dear gloopy,-what you are describing requires immediate attention-from a exotic dvm.--mushy poops/cecos is one thing but worms is another.-the dvm will prescribe the proper meds,-for each problem..i suspect coccidiosis,and worms,..that requires immediate attention,as well as an exam.- http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html and http://www.medirabbit.com sincerely james waller from the other kent-usa
:wave:Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I would not administer Panacur without consulting a Vet, especially as he is only 12 weeks of age. I'd get him to the Vet ASAP and take a poo sample with you. In the meantime just feed him lots of hay and make sure he is drinking. He certainly needs to see a Vet today
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I agree with other posts about requiring vet attention.
12 week old bunnies are fragile.
12 week old bunnies are fragile.
