Re: worms ... YECH!

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Posted by tom on February 08, 1999 at 17:34:45:

In Reply to: worms ... YECH! posted by iZ's mom on February 07, 1999 at 19:43:23:

: igs, like puppies and kittens, just seem to be 'born' with worms until they are treated ... once treated, it *shouldn't* be a problem again ... it's a good idea to have the ig rechecked for worms a month or so after the last dsoe of worm-meds to make sure they are all gone ... (and if you're a worrier like me, again in 6 months)
: i know there are over-the-counter wormers, but i'd recommend going to the vet so s/he can prescribe an accurate dosage ... while you're there, also have them screen for other parasites while they're checking for worms ... there are MANY that igs can have and it's not uncommon for an ig to have a couple different ones .... (poor iZ did)
: just a word of warning ... for worms, the vet will give you 'Panacur' and it is NOT pleasant ... kinda like some anti-biotics make people nauseous, panacur makes igs feel like $#!t for about a week ... so be extra nice to your 'baby'!
: prevention ... wash fresh fruits and vegies well, keep his enclosure CLEAN, if s/he has contact with other igs, make sure THEY are healthy ... there's less chance of your ig getting re-infested if s/he is strictly an inside ig ...

: welcome to our ig-family! what's your iggy's name?
: iZ + mom
hello,
thank you for your info, his name is scratches, my girlfriend has had one before but i am new to this, i have been looking at this igunana forum and see your name alot, was hoping you would answer me. again thank you very much, my girlfriend will feel better now

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: : igs, like puppies and kittens, just seem to be 'born' with worms until they are treated ... once treated, it *shouldn't* be a problem again ... it's a good idea to have the ig rechecked for worms a month or so after the last dsoe of worm-meds to make sure they are all gone ... (and if you're a worrier like me, again in 6 months) : : i know there are over-the-counter wormers, but i'd recommend going to the vet so s/he can prescribe an accurate dosage ... while you're there, also have them screen for other parasites while they're checking for worms ... there are MANY that igs can have and it's not uncommon for an ig to have a couple different ones .... (poor iZ did) : : just a word of warning ... for worms, the vet will give you 'Panacur' and it is NOT pleasant ... kinda like some anti-biotics make people nauseous, panacur makes igs feel like $#!t for about a week ... so be extra nice to your 'baby'! : : prevention ... wash fresh fruits and vegies well, keep his enclosure CLEAN, if s/he has contact with other igs, make sure THEY are healthy ... there's less chance of your ig getting re-infested if s/he is strictly an inside ig ... : : welcome to our ig-family! what's your iggy's name? : : iZ + mom : hello, : thank you for your info, his name is scratches, my girlfriend has had one before but i am new to this, i have been looking at this igunana forum and see your name alot, was hoping you would answer me. again thank you very much, my girlfriend will feel better now

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