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Both of my 9 month olds lost there appetite and tested positive for cocidia and hook worms. Got rid of the worms but just finished (1 week ago) 2nd treatment with albon for cocidia. Have not had retested yet (vet said wait 1 month). The problem now is that I still cann't get either to eat and they are loosing a little weight. They completely ignore even their favorite foods. Have been using acidophliz but doesn't seem to help.
Any ideas how to get their apetites back?
>>Both of my 9 month olds lost there appetite and tested positive for cocidia and hook worms.
Coccidia and hookworms?...hmmmm, I'm going to assume that your 9 month olds are bearded dragons. Very common parasite combination for that species and loss of appetite is a fairly common treatment side effect. The wait for its return can be very stressful on owners Supportive therapy to ensure hydration is one of the best things you can do right now. This is particularly important with sulfa drug treatment. Give them ample opportunity to drink through regular soaks. I've had good success with a slurry of sweet fruit baby food mixed with supplement dripped over the snout of the real hold-outs.
T.B
You got it right. Thanks for suggestions.
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