when to test for worms? =D

Miller07 · 14-08-2010, 11:51 PM

Hi was Just wondering when I should get Roxy checked for worms? She's only a month old. Was worming my dog and realised I had no idea if there was a certain age before a tort can be checked.
Thanks x

gregnobes · 15-08-2010, 12:03 AM

im 99% any age they can be tested

**sarah** · 15-08-2010, 09:12 PM

Yes any age they can be tested for worms, all you need is a poo sample

SeeShell · 15-08-2010, 09:34 PM

Sorry to hijack this thread but should they be tested for worms on a regular basis and, if so, how often? Or should they just be wormed on a regular basis?
SS

**sarah** · 15-08-2010, 09:37 PM

You should always test to see if they have worms, there is no point putting medicine in their body if they dont have worms.

SeeShell · 15-08-2010, 10:42 PM

So, test once a year? Is that often enough?

Miller07 · 15-08-2010, 10:45 PM

Thanks both. Whats the best way to do this, vets or is there somewhere to send a sample off to?

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Originally Posted by SeeShell

Sorry to hijack this thread but should they be tested for worms on a regular basis and, if so, how often? Or should they just be wormed on a regular basis?
SS

That's ok would have asked this anyway

x

samstar · 16-08-2010, 03:06 PM

Mine have all been dewormed and I give them Panacur once in 6 months for maintainence.

14-08-2010, 11:51 PM	#1
Miller07 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Caerphilly, South Wales Posts: 689	when to test for worms? =D Hi was Just wondering when I should get Roxy checked for worms? She's only a month old. Was worming my dog and realised I had no idea if there was a certain age before a tort can be checked. Thanks x __________________ ★Cara★ Children 0.1.0 (8yrs old) Husband 1.0.0 Kittens 0.2.0 Tortoise 0.0.2 (THB) facebook.com/Miller07

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sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Yes any age they can be tested for worms, all you need is a poo sample __________________ 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

15-08-2010, 09:37 PM	#5
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	You should always test to see if they have worms, there is no point putting medicine in their body if they dont have worms. __________________ 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

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15-08-2010, 12:03 AM	#2
gregnobes Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Drayton (Oxfordshire) Posts: 1,534	im 99% any age they can be tested

15-08-2010, 09:34 PM	#4
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	Sorry to hijack this thread but should they be tested for worms on a regular basis and, if so, how often? Or should they just be wormed on a regular basis? SS

15-08-2010, 10:42 PM	#6
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	So, test once a year? Is that often enough?

16-08-2010, 03:06 PM	#8
samstar Member Hatchling Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 693	Mine have all been dewormed and I give them Panacur once in 6 months for maintainence.

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