mousetarget
Young Bun
Once a bunny has been treated with Panacur for EC, does anyone know if then that bunny is totally clear of the EC?
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Panacur and EC
- Thread starter mousetarget
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Those who have been studying EC over in the US say that Fenbendazole (Panacur) is actually ineffective against genuine EC, and are starting to use something else called Ponazuril (Marquis), which is a horse wormer and from what has been said, are seeing more success in that.
So I would say, from what they say, in a genuine case, the Panacur would not cure the bunny of EC. I don't know about inactive cases though.
So I would say, from what they say, in a genuine case, the Panacur would not cure the bunny of EC. I don't know about inactive cases though.
SarahP
Wise Old Thumper
There are several issues. I believe it only reduces the numbers of spores, rather than eradicates them altogether (this is my unscientific view). But, also there can be permanent damage from EC that cannot be eradicated so, in that sense, the rabbit is not cured.
It really depends on the case as to whether one dose of Panacur/Lapizole alone will do the job and leave the bunny 'cured'.
It really depends on the case as to whether one dose of Panacur/Lapizole alone will do the job and leave the bunny 'cured'.
Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
I don't know enough about this really but would just say there needs to be the special bleach cleaning on the correct days to break the cycle of reinfection (if reinfection is the correct word).
one of the family
Mama Doe
Hi Mousetarget
We have a lovely house bun Buttercup who is just recovering from a serious bout of EC. I took her to a very good vet Jason Burgess in Sedgely Gloucester and he treated her with the 28 day dose of panacur and an ongoing dose of metacam. Her bonded partner Squirrel was also given the 28 day dose of panacur as EC is contagious.
This was Buttercup's second attack of EC, the first was just over three months earlier when the symptoms were much less severe and when she was treated by another vet with a seven day course of panacur only.
Buttercup has completed the 28 day dose of panacur but the vet said she should continue with the metacam for now as this should help with the damage done to the brain caused by the parasite. He also suggested repeating the 28 day treatment of panacur every 4 - 6 months as a precaution.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes
Ruth
We have a lovely house bun Buttercup who is just recovering from a serious bout of EC. I took her to a very good vet Jason Burgess in Sedgely Gloucester and he treated her with the 28 day dose of panacur and an ongoing dose of metacam. Her bonded partner Squirrel was also given the 28 day dose of panacur as EC is contagious.
This was Buttercup's second attack of EC, the first was just over three months earlier when the symptoms were much less severe and when she was treated by another vet with a seven day course of panacur only.
Buttercup has completed the 28 day dose of panacur but the vet said she should continue with the metacam for now as this should help with the damage done to the brain caused by the parasite. He also suggested repeating the 28 day treatment of panacur every 4 - 6 months as a precaution.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes
Ruth
samantha m
Warren Scout
I have lost one rabbit to this, he had a slight head tilt one day then got an appointment for the vet the next day and before we went was fitting, we started him on the treatment but unfortunately he just got worse and had to be pts 
In feb Charlie then seemed to have a slight head tilt and went of his food so we took him to the vet and he started him on panacur and after the 28 day treatment he was back to his normal lively self
In feb Charlie then seemed to have a slight head tilt and went of his food so we took him to the vet and he started him on panacur and after the 28 day treatment he was back to his normal lively self
one of the family
Mama Doe
Becca
Panacur can be used as a preventative measure, some people treat their rabbits with a 9 day dose a couple or so times a year. Buttercup our girl bun had a severe case of EC and both her and her partner Squirrel have just finished a 28 day dose prescribed by our vet however this was a higher dose than is normally given (by higher I mean stronger). They will be given another 28 day dose again as suggested by the vet every 4 - 6 months.
It that respect then I would say panacur is both a treatment to help 'cure' or eradicate EC and a preventative measure.
Hope this helps
Ruth
Panacur can be used as a preventative measure, some people treat their rabbits with a 9 day dose a couple or so times a year. Buttercup our girl bun had a severe case of EC and both her and her partner Squirrel have just finished a 28 day dose prescribed by our vet however this was a higher dose than is normally given (by higher I mean stronger). They will be given another 28 day dose again as suggested by the vet every 4 - 6 months.
It that respect then I would say panacur is both a treatment to help 'cure' or eradicate EC and a preventative measure.
Hope this helps
Ruth
