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davidm123

06-10-2017 10:53 PM

Balantidium (Protozoa)

Hi I was wondering if anyone could explain what Balantidium (Protozoa) is and how bad it is thank you

burnt toast

08-10-2017 08:31 PM

Hello David
I believe it is a protozoan commonly found in the digestive system. It is common & not usually harmful. It only needs treating if tort stops eating. If you do need to treat it would be with flagyl which is only available from vets.

davidm123

08-10-2017 09:03 PM

Hi thank you for replying Is flagyl anything like panacure

burnt toast

09-10-2017 11:36 PM

Panacur is to treat worms & can be brought over the counter/ on line. Flagyl treats protazoa's & requires a prescription.

davidm123

10-10-2017 12:06 AM

So would panacure work

CherryBrandy

10-10-2017 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidm123 (Post 673150)

So would panacure work

You may have delayed postings because they wont be live time til you've posted 5 times. Answer is completely different treatments for different ailments. One is vet prescription and other over the counter.

I think don't dose up unless you know what it is or more experienced regardless otherwise it may be like taking eye drops for an stomach ache. CB

davidm123

12-10-2017 10:11 AM

Ok thank you

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