In a message dated 10/24/01 7:53:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Good herp vets insist
on getting fecals before prescribing meds. To medicate "shotgun" style
without the knowledge of which organisms are/are not present is thought
to be bad medicine. If I was you, I would get fecals done and proceed
from there. >>
Many vets will also be honest and tell you, a fecal test
(if they are using a floatation method isn't always 100% accurate).
In the sample tested there may not be any worm sign, yet if they were
to test 2 or 3 more you may have egg sign, the critter may still in fact
have worms, its not a fail safe method, which is why some vets also
recommend preventative dosing, again I think it is a good idea to check
with your rep vet, they can supply the right meds per weight.
If you have a bad infestation of worms you may notice loss of weight
and condition of your gecko.
Catsa
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