Vet visit yesterday

[Zymurgy9]

So yesterday I took Donnie to the vet to get a fecal and check for parasites. The tests came back with a positive for parasites. The Doc said they were nematodes (ascarids), does any have any more info on these? He prescribed Panacur to be given once a week for 4 weeks. Has anyone used this medicine with positive results?

 

[Samsonsfrogs]

I use it on every new reptile/amphibian I get. Thumper finished his treatment about 2 weeks ago. I use it mainly for my dart frogs.

 

[jannb]

Nematodes (ascarids), would be round worms. I have used Panacur many times to treat parasites. My vet, Dr. Ivan Alfonso (well respected chameleon vet) recommends using Panacur for 3 days, then skip 2 weeks, then repeat 3 more days and then wait 2 weeks and get another fecal to make sure the cham is clean.

 

[coldbloodedAL]

I use it on every new reptile/amphibian I get. Thumper finished his treatment about 2 weeks ago. I use it mainly for my dart frogs.

Can it be bought without a prescription from a vet?

 

[Zymurgy9]

Nematodes (ascarids), would be round worms. I have used Panacur many times to treat parasites. My vet, Dr. Ivan Alfonso (well respected chameleon vet) recommends using Panacur for 3 days, then skip 2 weeks, then repeat 3 more days and then wait 2 weeks and get another fecal to make sure the cham is clean.

Ok I may follow that schedule because 1 time a week doesn't sound like enough. Does age matter, he is only 6 months.

 

[camimom]

Ok I may follow that schedule because 1 time a week doesn't sound like enough. Does age matter, he is only 6 months.

i dont think its based on age, but weight.

 

[Samsonsfrogs]

Nematodes (ascarids), would be round worms. I have used Panacur many times to treat parasites. My vet, Dr. Ivan Alfonso (well respected chameleon vet) recommends using Panacur for 3 days, then skip 2 weeks, then repeat 3 more days and then wait 2 weeks and get another fecal to make sure the cham is clean.

Really? Ok well I guess I'll go with your method jann. I'm sure the treatment would different with frogs and chameleons considering size and weight. Thanks Jann

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

Ok I may follow that schedule because 1 time a week doesn't sound like enough. Does age matter, he is only 6 months.

There are several different dosing schedules that are effective. The one Jann mentiond is used often, but the once a week for 4 weeks is too, and it's even listed first in the book. Both of them are effective. There's even another schedule too. So your vet gave you the right thing.

 

[Samsonsfrogs]

Can it be bought without a prescription from a vet?

I buy mine from a vet who knows about dart frogs and reptiles. Dr. Frye

 

[Zymurgy9]

Oh ok. Then I will stick with the original schedule. His weight was 60 grams if I remember (0.03 lbs) if that makes a difference.