Panacur

[GreedySpeedy]

Speedy was wormed using panacur for the first time from Wednesday 24th June to Sunday 28th June

Yesterday afternoon/evening (Monday 29th June) Speedy did a large amount of diarrhoea....is this normal after using panacur?

 

[Yvonne G]

Maybe not 'normal,' but not uncommon.

 

[GreedySpeedy]

Ah ok....thank you

 

[ZEROPILOT]

The Panacur will kill the worms. The worms will pass. Sometimes whole. Sometimes in a mess.
Keep your tortoise hydrated with water soaks.
Are you dosing again soon?

 

[GreedySpeedy]

I have only been advised to worm him every 6 months!! Is this correct?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

If he doesn't have worms or only has a light load, I wouldn't treat at all.
Just about all tortoises have some worms.
If there is a heavy infestation the treatment is a few days on a few days off and then a few days back on for two cycles to kill the eggs and any hatching larvae.
Consult a vet for dosing for your tortoises size and condition.
I use a pea sized dab on my tortoises food every 6 months only as a prophylactic. My tortoises are all over 12 pounds.
That is what I do and I can't vouch for its safety or effectiveness.