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A few weeks back, and I can't find the post, someone posted a non-Albon drug for treating Coccidia. Does anyone remember what it was?

Thanks in advance.
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www.moonstonedragons.com

Are you talking about Parazap?

my dumb vet tried sulfatrim and panacur and I know she's going to have to treat again with something else after next fecal

sulfatrim and albon are both sulfa drugs...
(also known as sulfonamides) and work nearly the same way
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She used flagyl when she was under 150grams unsuccessful

Flagyl is an antibiotic... it kills flagylites and is also used as a wormer.

I have mixed it with panacur to broaden the specrum and have never had ill effects.

You will need to make sure the dragon is kept well hydrated when treating with any and all medication.
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Coccidia is very hard to treat and cure.

It is a veracious parasitic protozoa. Often times it has worked its way into other internal organs and the animal will need to be put into a near state of total toxicity. At such a small weight the best thing may be to leave it alone if the animal is not showing other outward symptoms.

I have alternated albon and panacur to treat coccidia. This seemed to give me the best effect and using lots of fluids in conjunction with probiotics at the tail end of treatment.

good luck keep us posted
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You are showing your inexperience again.

Albon is used for coccidia. Panacur has no effect on coccidia so the use in conjunction thing is of no value. And the whole " put into a near state of total toxicity" is ridiculous also. The proper dosage by animal weight will be effective.

Coccidia is common in Bearded Dragons and in low numbers does not have to be treated. High counts are generally caused by stress and poor husbandry so that should be investigated. Albon is effective and reasonably safe if a probiotic is used as well to prevent Yellow Fungus Disease.

It is really important to have a good vet for exotics. I have two that I work with, and two in the wings if necessary.
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www.moonstonedragons.com

No, I have Parazap, and I am going to use it since the dragon is healthy, but the fecals have high levels of Coccidia. Since I have the fecals and the counts, I have a baseline reading and will see if Parazap works or not. If that fails, I will go to drugs but will not use Albon. There was another drug mentioned on there and I can't find the post.

All my fecals have come back negative, but this is a newly acquired dragon, and will be my first chance to try it out. My Parazap has been sitting here in the box for about 3 months. My vet and I are interested to see how it works.
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Some dragons like it and take it in quantity willingly. Others will not. To be successful the dragon has to take it willingly.

They are both very good about taking it. I have two imports, and I am treating them both. One came back with the positive, the other was not tested, but I am trying parazap on both.
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PHLdyPayne

Forum Princess

Why dont you tell him to quit trolling my posts with the newby crap then please.

I call them like I see them.
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Once again I apologize that the truth hurts you.

The truth?

That where you stated, "coccidia is found in nearly all dragons it's commonplace, and cant be treated."

That truthful wisdom of yours?
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You can't just make up a quote, put it in quotation marks and claim it is mine.

My quotes of yours, were your writing, word for word on the dates I stated. I challenge you to do the same.

But then again facts are not your strong suit.

peace sir

it's not worth the hassle... lets drop it

we are better off working with each toward positive fruitful outcomes

going round and round is fun but serves no greater purpose

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You should retract your fabricated quote or verify it. It's real easy for you to say oh never mind when you make a false accusation. A bigger man would admit when he is caught in a lie.

I looked back and saw Reptaid and Parazap kinda late but who cares