Worming a bearded dragon?

[reillyrebekahann]

Really trying to avoid a vet bill guys...
Is there something that anyone uses to worm their beardies? I'm not quite sure if Gilbert has worms but she had a very abnormal poop and there was something stringy in it *que paranoia*.
So I figured it's better to be safe than sorry.
There are parasite treatments for every other pet, so does anyone know anything about treatments for beardies/lizards?

 

[lauraj1055]

http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Panacurliquid.html

It could have pinworms which is very common in beardies that are fed crickets.. Another common problem is coccidia, but you need to see a vet to truly know what you are treating. I however do use the panacur every 6 months as a preventitive because it's not harsh on them at all.

 

[DracoandFran]

Do you have to get the panacur through a vet? or can you buy it at a local pet supply store?

 

[lauraj1055]

Do you have to get the panacur through a vet? or can you buy it at a local pet supply store?

They sell it I know at Tractor supply where I live, and usually any feed store. It's actually a horse wormer, so if you have any of that kind of store around you can get it there.. or you can follow the link I posted above and order it from beautifuldragons.com... You just need to get the correct dosage for the amount your beardie weighs.. When you order it through beautifuldragons.com it comes with a dosing chart.

 

[reillyrebekahann]

Cool! That's what I use for my dogs too.