prudance Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
