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[prudance]

Hi,

 

I have a largish bantam that is still quite young <14 weeks. Only had her 3 weeks but she has started displaying gapeworm symptoms I don't want to worm all my other young girls yet unless absolutely necessary as some are smaller and younger. Any ideas on how to worm just one youngster?

 

Thanks!

 

[Beantree]

Bit early for worming even at 14 weeks Prudance. Gapeworm is rare and should be diagnosed as such by a vet first as it may be a reparatory problem. Flubenvet is the wormer which will treat it. But I'd see a vet first.

[The Dogmother]

I agree - it could be caused by any number of things; gapeworm is one of these. I would get her to the vet for a check over first. Do feel her crop to check it's not sour - stretching and shaking the head can be a symptom of sour crop.

 

Flubenvet can be used to treat Gapeworm (double-dosed, so egg withdrawal is necessary) but vets usually recommend Panacur.