* My beardes have long-term diarrhea - NEED HELP!!! *
For those of you that have the same or similar problem...
I was able to successfully get a stool sample tested at the vet today from one of my boys.
It turns out that both of them have pinworms
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The Doctor gave me Fenbendazole (a.k.a Panacur) as a medication treatment. I am to give each of them .10cc once every 2wks. After 2wks. they are due back for a follow up fecal exam.
Also, it was suggested that I give my beardeds dark leafy greens like endive and escarole to help make their stool more solid. (Ldypayne)
Steve, suggested monitoring temp. during cold weather, which can also have an affect on your beardeds metabolism and fecal consistency? (gingersteve)
*** WARNING ***
It is said that crickets may be a vector for pinworms. If you are feeding your bearded crickets, which I'm sure most of you are, you may want to use PARAZAP from www.parazap.com (cristyj)
Another suggestion is to use commercial bearded foods instead of crickets as a preventive measure of unwanted parasites.
OTHER SOURCES
Vet
http://www.reptilerooms.com/Sections index-req-viewarticle-artid-47-page-1.html
http://www.angelfire.com/darkside/ozreptiles/Reptiles/bdfaq.html
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE HELPFUL INPUT I RECEIVED FROM THOSE WHO REPLIED.
* You are appreciated *


Glad to be a help