post worming

vikki · 21-06-2015, 07:32 PM

Hi. I wormed the tortoises 9 days ago as Daisy passed worms shortly after I got her. I dosed them with panacur to correct amount etc. Today Daisy has passed ALOT of worms but they did appear to be dead. Would this be a fairly normal time frame for her to be expelling the worms that have been killed by the panacur? I am going to give another 2 doses (every 2 weeks) as she has obviously had a huge burden. She seems very well in herself is eating well now and has gained a small amount of weight. Does this all sound to be ok? Thanks.
Vikki.

emma_mcraf · 21-06-2015, 09:10 PM

It's good that she's passing dead worms and if she's regaining her appetite, the Panacur sounds to be doing the trick.
I worm mine 10 days apart each dose, then give a few Reptoboost or Abidec baths to pick them up a little following completion of the worming treatment. I'm sure it's not necessary but I like to do it.

vikki · 21-06-2015, 09:28 PM

Thanks Emma. Will bring the worming forward a bit then. I got some abidec and gave her a couple of baths already so will perhaps give her a few after each dose. She must of had loads of worms as couldn't believe how many she passed (I was tempted to take a picture but decided that was probably a bit gross!!)

emma_mcraf · 21-06-2015, 09:42 PM

It's a good sign that they're dead. Poor love must have been feeling pretty rotten with a high worm load. It's always good to see them regain their appetite isn't it?

vikki · 21-06-2015, 09:50 PM

Yes she is munching well now!! She still isn't keen on being watched though but will give in for a dandelion leaf

emma_mcraf · 21-06-2015, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vikki

Yes she is munching well now!! She still isn't keen on being watched though but will give in for a dandelion leaf

She must be feeling better.

Suze65 · 22-06-2015, 07:08 AM

I agree with Emma, it's a good sign that they're coming out, do two more , two weeks apart, as you've said and she will be fine. Panacur can upset the gut flora and cause runny poo, but don't worry about this , it will right it's self, you could soak her in reptoboost as this has a probiotic in it.

Sorry just seen , Emma said 10 days apart, if that's what she does , then do that.

vikki · 28-06-2015, 07:16 PM

I weighed Herbie and Daisy today and both have put on about 4-5 grams this week - could this be post worming weight gain? I could understand Daisy as she was definitely full of worms but Herbie was tested not that long ago and was clear but did him to be on safe side. They have both been outside a lot more due to the nice weather so possibly have been grazing and maybe I have just fed a lot!! I know most people say not to worry about fast weight gain but this is a lot more than I have previously known. I also checked temperatures today (I check everything weekly!) and they are higher than normal - cool ends about 22 and high about 34, this is probably due warmer weather and the house being warmer, I keep the soil in their hides damp so this is cooler again by a few degrees - should I raise the lamp is this this ok at the moment and will get them outside as much as possible

sandy · 28-06-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vikki

I weighed Herbie and Daisy today and both have put on about 4-5 grams this week - could this be post worming weight gain? I could understand Daisy as she was definitely full of worms but Herbie was tested not that long ago and was clear but did him to be on safe side. They have both been outside a lot more due to the nice weather so possibly have been grazing and maybe I have just fed a lot!! I know most people say not to worry about fast weight gain but this is a lot more than I have previously known. I also checked temperatures today (I check everything weekly!) and they are higher than normal - cool ends about 22 and high about 34, this is probably due warmer weather and the house being warmer, I keep the soil in their hides damp so this is cooler again by a few degrees - should I raise the lamp is this this ok at the moment and will get them outside as much as possible

If you weigh to often, you can get a distorted pattern of their weight. As one poo can make a lot of difference. If they are grazing outside, then there is no real reason to give them extra. Grazing is far better for them:0)

CherryBrandy · 28-06-2015, 08:20 PM

vikki, sounds like it is going ok. does your panacur say panacur rabbit on it? I didn't know if they come in different tubes? I know they can be prescribed but the ones over the counter? c

21-06-2015, 07:32 PM	#1
vikki Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 456	post worming Hi. I wormed the tortoises 9 days ago as Daisy passed worms shortly after I got her. I dosed them with panacur to correct amount etc. Today Daisy has passed ALOT of worms but they did appear to be dead. Would this be a fairly normal time frame for her to be expelling the worms that have been killed by the panacur? I am going to give another 2 doses (every 2 weeks) as she has obviously had a huge burden. She seems very well in herself is eating well now and has gained a small amount of weight. Does this all sound to be ok? Thanks. Vikki.

21-06-2015, 09:10 PM	#2
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	It's good that she's passing dead worms and if she's regaining her appetite, the Panacur sounds to be doing the trick. I worm mine 10 days apart each dose, then give a few Reptoboost or Abidec baths to pick them up a little following completion of the worming treatment. I'm sure it's not necessary but I like to do it. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

21-06-2015, 09:42 PM	#4
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	It's a good sign that they're dead. Poor love must have been feeling pretty rotten with a high worm load. It's always good to see them regain their appetite isn't it? __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

22-06-2015, 07:08 AM	#7
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	I agree with Emma, it's a good sign that they're coming out, do two more , two weeks apart, as you've said and she will be fine. Panacur can upset the gut flora and cause runny poo, but don't worry about this , it will right it's self, you could soak her in reptoboost as this has a probiotic in it. Sorry just seen , Emma said 10 days apart, if that's what she does , then do that. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

28-06-2015, 08:20 PM	#10
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	vikki, sounds like it is going ok. does your panacur say panacur rabbit on it? I didn't know if they come in different tubes? I know they can be prescribed but the ones over the counter? c __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

21-06-2015, 09:28 PM	#3
vikki Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 456	Thanks Emma. Will bring the worming forward a bit then. I got some abidec and gave her a couple of baths already so will perhaps give her a few after each dose. She must of had loads of worms as couldn't believe how many she passed (I was tempted to take a picture but decided that was probably a bit gross!!)

21-06-2015, 09:50 PM	#5
vikki Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 456	Yes she is munching well now!! She still isn't keen on being watched though but will give in for a dandelion leaf

28-06-2015, 07:16 PM	#8
vikki Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 456	I weighed Herbie and Daisy today and both have put on about 4-5 grams this week - could this be post worming weight gain? I could understand Daisy as she was definitely full of worms but Herbie was tested not that long ago and was clear but did him to be on safe side. They have both been outside a lot more due to the nice weather so possibly have been grazing and maybe I have just fed a lot!! I know most people say not to worry about fast weight gain but this is a lot more than I have previously known. I also checked temperatures today (I check everything weekly!) and they are higher than normal - cool ends about 22 and high about 34, this is probably due warmer weather and the house being warmer, I keep the soil in their hides damp so this is cooler again by a few degrees - should I raise the lamp is this this ok at the moment and will get them outside as much as possible

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