Jennifer0148
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So, I went to the vet and it turns out my beardie has parasites. The doctor didn't tell me the count but prescribed an Albon suspension 50mg/ml for 14 days at 0.1ml per day. The Panacur suspension is 100mg/ml and it is to be given for 5 days at 0.05ml per day and then repeat that after 2 weeks. My beardie weighs 113 grams.
I asked about Albon making them sick in the process and he didn't seem to like the question. He retorted with "Antibiotics can make anyone sick. Haven't you ever taken one? I've never had issues with it, but you could be the first, so make sure to call." He did not suggest any probiotics or any method of disinfecting the terrarium he's in, even after I called to ask about that specifically. He said he saw no need for a probiotic right now and that I could keep doing what I was doing to keep his enclosure clean.
I didn't like the way he got the fecal sample from him, either. I think he took a q-tip to his vent. It was so quick. One second he said he'd try to get one and the next there was a q-tip in his hand and my beardie was pooping. Should I worry about that?
Anyway, I heard Ponazuril is more effective and takes fewer doses. The doctor didn't suggest it and I didn't know about it until I researched what he gave me after the appointment. I'd be scared to ask him about it anyway because he doesn't like being "questioned," it seems. He's a reptile vet and has 20+ years experience and everything, so I trusted he would do what's best.
Now I'm wondering whether I should see another vet. I'm worried sick about starting the medications because I'm scared he'll get sick. He's perfectly fine now. Eats roaches and veggies well. Runs. Climbs. Etc. I saw no symptoms. The only reason I went to the vet was for a yearly exam since I just got him.
What should I do? Is Ponazuril that much better and less harsh?
I asked about Albon making them sick in the process and he didn't seem to like the question. He retorted with "Antibiotics can make anyone sick. Haven't you ever taken one? I've never had issues with it, but you could be the first, so make sure to call." He did not suggest any probiotics or any method of disinfecting the terrarium he's in, even after I called to ask about that specifically. He said he saw no need for a probiotic right now and that I could keep doing what I was doing to keep his enclosure clean.
I didn't like the way he got the fecal sample from him, either. I think he took a q-tip to his vent. It was so quick. One second he said he'd try to get one and the next there was a q-tip in his hand and my beardie was pooping. Should I worry about that?
Anyway, I heard Ponazuril is more effective and takes fewer doses. The doctor didn't suggest it and I didn't know about it until I researched what he gave me after the appointment. I'd be scared to ask him about it anyway because he doesn't like being "questioned," it seems. He's a reptile vet and has 20+ years experience and everything, so I trusted he would do what's best.
Now I'm wondering whether I should see another vet. I'm worried sick about starting the medications because I'm scared he'll get sick. He's perfectly fine now. Eats roaches and veggies well. Runs. Climbs. Etc. I saw no symptoms. The only reason I went to the vet was for a yearly exam since I just got him.
What should I do? Is Ponazuril that much better and less harsh?