How to Clean for Coccidia?

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Hello everyone!
My poor 10 month old Calcifer is showing signs of some sort of parasite. The fecal results should be coming in today, and i'm hoping it's just a overload of coccidia. Whatever it is, i'm starting his new cleaning routine today. So far I've removed everything from his tank, and vacuumed, but i'm stuck on the disinfecting part. What ratio of bleach:water should I be using? He also has a cloth hammock, how should this be cleaned?

As for after everything is cleaned, i'm planning on putting in newspaper, his hammock and some sort of disposable step for him to get to his hammock. Is that a good set up?

Any recommendations for the best coccidia medication? Ive heard there's better alternatives to Albon.

This is my sister and I's first time dealing with parasites, so any helpful tips are appreciated. Thanks for reading!
 

Taterbug

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Request toltrazuril/ponzuril (iirc) for the meds instead of Albon. Not all vet use it though, it's for large animals and some vets don't have compounded for little lizards.

Replaceable things are great. Quaternary Ammonium disinfectants (F10, wipe out) are effective against coccidia as well as steam/boiling. Unfortunately bleach is not and I doubt home cleaners like vinegar are either. You might be able to ask your vet for some disinfectant.
 

pogonavitticeps

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Hello! Sorry this update is so overdue!
Calcifer went on Amprolium for 10 days, he has since finished and we are waiting to see how he is doing and how he heals up. His poops are now solid and has a nice consistency, but his urates have been quite firm or hard. I have ruled out dehydration, because of the amount of liquid in his poops, the regular baths AND he eats veggies. So my only conclusion is that he still has coccidia or he has some kidney problems (I really hope its the first option). His eating habits have also been about the same from before the medication.

My first instinct is to get another float sample analyzed to see for sure.

Otherwise, he seems happy, and active as he always is. Since its August and quite hot out, I've been taking him into natural sunlight daily to boost his immune system.

So in conclusion, What should be my next step? Should i get a another float done? Or visit the vet and get another prescription?

Thanks for reading, and any advice/tips would be appreciated :D
 
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