Questions about worms, parasites in my dragon

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lixm

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Today (and only today) I noticed some small white worms in Frank's poop, which otherwise looked normal. I didn't take a picture, which was stupid of me, but this picture is pretty much what they looked like: http://www.rabbitsonline.net/gallery/14476/14476_181641_090000000.jpg I've read that these are likely pinworms.

There weren't many, maybe only like 3 of them in there, and today is the first day I've seen them in his poop. I'm pretty sure I would've noticed if they were there before, maybe I didn't, but I would think.

Should I get him to the vet immediately or anything? I'm rather short on money right now, so if I can avoid a vet visit, I'd like to. Is there anything I can give him over-the-counter or by home remedy? If he needs to go to the vet, though, I'll manage. Thanks :)

Edit: I feel like I should mention that Frank seems totally healthy otherwise...no lethargy or lack of appetite as of late. The only thing that's a symptom of pinworms that he might have is weight loss, though I don't think he's lost weight, he's just skinny. I got him that way and he has yet to put on weight.
 

kingofnobbys

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http://vetafarm.com.au/product/coccivet/ or something similar maybe .

I have never needed to treat my lizards for parasitic worm investations, but I think you need to have the dragon seen by the vet to get a proper treatment as there are different worms and they need different drugs to get rid of them.
From what I've read, Coccivet works OK on beardies but they can get tummy upsets while and after being treated with the stuff.
 
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