1537PaperStreet
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My bearide has been treated for pinworms and coccidia recently. I took him for a follow up a few weeks ago and also had another fecal done. It came back saying both were still there. I am aware that low levels of either aren't the worst thing in the world. The vet said that as long as he's eating, active, and his stool isn't runny that I should just keep an eye on things for now. I did some research and read about panacur and Reptaid. Bulmers has been eating very enthusiastically every day. He eats his greens sprinkled with Acidophilliz almost every day. On the occasional day where he doesn't, it goes to the crickets. During that last vet visit, I expressed a concern that he seems lethargic at times and sometimes doesn't come out of his hide until 3 or 4 hours after lights on. This would usually be after no poop for three days. He's in a 20 long, and we're getting a much bigger one this week. He said that Bulmers most likely goes a few days without pooping because he outgrew his tank and having room to move around helps move things along. I now give him time to run around his room every day, which almost always makes him poop. Other than that, he's very alert and perks up anywhere but his tank. In fact, he does wind sprints in the giant family room. Overall, the vet was very impressed with his weight, socialization, and personality. He just said to keep an eye on the parasite issue. I ordered Reptaid and plan to dose two or three days to start each month for general overall well being. Sorry this has gotten long winded, but the more info the better. My question is whether or not I should do 10 on, 3 off, 10 on treatment of Reptaid. Again, his poop seems fine to me most of the time, with the occasional bit of runniness and bad smell. I am going away for a few days, and don't want to burden the caretaker with having to give medicine. Should I do Reptaid when I get back or call the vet for some Panacur?