Probiotics w/ Ponazuril and Panacur?

[danielc12]

Hi there,

So after a lot of grief and overwhelming behavior weirdness, finally got my beardie to the vet and she was diagnosed with pinworms and coccidia. She has been prescribed Ponazuril and Panacur to help treat with two doses of each. I’ve been reading about giving beardies probiotic while they’re taking meds for treatment and wondering what is the best to give with that combo of meds? So far I’m leaning towards giving her soy yogurt, but wanted to get opinions first. She’s been pretty grumpy since we got home from the vet yesterday. Thanks!

 

[beardie]

Hi Daniel,

Have you read through this yet?

Supportive Care During Parasite Treatment

Written by Denise R. Bushnell in June, 2005 Last updated in May, 2008 As those of you who own Bearded Dragons are probably already aware, Bearded Dragons are extremely hardy lizards, when they are provided with the proper temperatures and UVB lighting in their environment. However, they are...

www.beardeddragon.org

It’s an article written by one of our past moderators (RIP). I’m not sure if it the most current on details, but still fairly relevant.

 

[beardie]

Also, I know that @CooperDragon has suggested Reptophilus or non-dairy yogurt as well.

 

[CooperDragon]

From what I've read, those meds tend not to be too harsh on them, so probiotics probably aren't necessary. It doesn't hurt to offer them though. The soy yogurt should do the trick. I tend to avoid bene-bac because one of the strains in it (Enterococcus faecium) can be harmful to humans if ingested (thorough hand washing mitigates the risk well enough).