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Old 06-10-2017, 11:53 PM   #1
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Hi I was wondering if anyone could explain what Balantidium (Protozoa) is and how bad it is thank you
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Old 08-10-2017, 09:31 PM   #2
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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.
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Hi thank you for replying Is flagyl anything like panacure
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Old 10-10-2017, 12:36 AM   #4
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Panacur is to treat worms & can be brought over the counter/ on line. Flagyl treats protazoa's & requires a prescription.
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So would panacure work
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Old 10-10-2017, 05:41 PM   #6
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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
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Ok thank you
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