Quote Originally Posted by Herpvet View Post
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.
Sorry for an old bump, I havent been on in a while.

So I shouldnt treat it for worms without getting a fecal test?
Can I get a fecal test at any vet office? Or do i have to go find a herp vet?

And just a side note hes really lost interest in crickets.
Will only eat mealworms, silkworms, and the occasional hopper.

Thanks