worming

LAURA · 04-10-2007, 09:09 PM

hi how oftern do you have to worm your tortoise as i have never been told about it untill i read it on one of the forums
even though ive had sherman for 3 years im still finding out so much since i joind this group

linda · 04-10-2007, 09:16 PM

hi laura

some people worm routinely once or twice a year

others only worm after a faecal test shows worms

Pussygalore · 04-10-2007, 09:18 PM

pumpkin is supposed to be a natural wormer so if you can get hold of some of the flesh, I gave mine some last year but don't know whether it works but it can't do any harm and worth a try, its the right time of year.

sallyann · 05-10-2007, 10:00 AM

What else can you use to worm tortoises?

**sarah** · 05-10-2007, 10:14 AM

Panacur paste i sell some in my shop www.shelledwarriors.co.uk or you can ask your vet.

04-10-2007, 09:09 PM	#1
LAURA Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hawkinge nr folkestone kent Posts: 76	worming hi how oftern do you have to worm your tortoise as i have never been told about it untill i read it on one of the forums even though ive had sherman for 3 years im still finding out so much since i joind this group __________________ laura........... mummy to sherman-shelly-shermaine-and shelby

05-10-2007, 10:14 AM	#5
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Panacur paste i sell some in my shop www.shelledwarriors.co.uk or you can ask your vet. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

04-10-2007, 09:16 PM	#2
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	hi laura some people worm routinely once or twice a year others only worm after a faecal test shows worms

04-10-2007, 09:18 PM	#3
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	pumpkin is supposed to be a natural wormer so if you can get hold of some of the flesh, I gave mine some last year but don't know whether it works but it can't do any harm and worth a try, its the right time of year.

05-10-2007, 10:00 AM	#4
sallyann Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	What else can you use to worm tortoises?

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