Quote Originally Posted by John View Post
Greg's post is top notch. One piece of information I would like to add though is that the issue with Panacur and amphibians is that an exact safe dosage level has never been established. However, I've never heard of any issues resulting from using Panacur at the 50mg per kg level (which is standard dosage from vet-savvy amphibians).
Hello,

I'd like to add that I would agree about this dose, but you should also bear in mind that worming a heavily-infested animal, particularly if it has lungworm, can lead to a potentially fatal tissue reaction.

The actual worm burden (number of worms) should be assessed properly by faecal microscopy before any wormer is given, and if considered a risk covering antibiotics and anti-inflammatories should be considered when the first dose at least of the wormer is administered.

Which is one of the reasons (not the only reason) that I would discourage worming just because the animal is off colour. Worming, like administration of any drug, should really on be given as a specific treatment for a diagnosed problem. I know this is not always possible, but worm burdens can generally be assessed, and if possible should be before treatment is administered.

Hope this helps.

Bruce.