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Post by grace on Jun 15, 2008 16:03:17 GMT
I read somwhere that you should begin worming a guinea pig at some stage, even if they are well, is this true  If not, what are the symptoms that show they need worming? If so, what should I use? |
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Post by luvcats22 on Jun 15, 2008 20:40:03 GMT
i am new to pigs, and i havent ever heard of worming piggies, but like i say i am quite new to this myself, someone with more knowledge than me will answer you soon
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jun 15, 2008 20:42:32 GMT
Some people worm their piggies every 6 months but I don't beleive in dosing them up if they don't need it.
I would only do it if it is needed and all the time I have been owning cavies I have only had to worm mine once & I used Panacur.
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jun 15, 2008 20:47:54 GMT
Sorry forgot to list symptoms  They are: diarrhea, anemia, weight loss, worms or worm-like parasites in your guinea pig's feces. They are more common in Piggies that are kept outdoors |
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Post by 4hpigs on Jun 16, 2008 1:36:33 GMT
We don't worm ours either. We're all organic here, and I dont medicate any critter (or human) unless its needed.
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Post by delukem on Jun 16, 2008 23:03:14 GMT
We don't worm our pigs and have never had a problem. Some people use Panacur but I am not sure of the dosage as I have never used it on pigs, only on dogs and puppies.
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Post by grace on Jun 22, 2008 20:41:25 GMT
Thanks for the advice.
I will probably avoid worming them unless they suffer any problems.
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Jun 22, 2008 21:09:50 GMT
Panacur is 0.2mls |
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