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Hi!
I went to the vet two weeks ago to do a fecal test on my nigerian uros. The vet said they had a lot of nematodes (two type of them) and he gave me Panacur (Fenbendazole) to treat them.

But, I just saw on Douglas Dix web site that it's "normal" for them to have nematodes (but not in excess) and that nematodes were rice-like particules in the fecal pellets. So, yes I was curious....and yeaterday I took a fresh fecal pellet and I looked...and there was some nematodes in it (maybe 10-15).

So my question is, how much nematodes is too much? How can I know? They just finished their treatments 3 days ago and I saw nematodes in the fecal yeasterday...what does it mean? Bad/good/normal? My uros always eat well and are active and they never showed any problems at all. I did a fecal test "just in case".

I'm more used to bearded dragons for the parasite thing, so I don't know if there is any difference because uros are vegetariens and maybe the digestion process is different.

Any hint would help!!!

Thanks

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Lisabeth

1.2 Bearded dragons (Flake, Rusty and Rainbow)
1.1 Uromastyx geyri (Spiky and Salsa)
1.2 Guinea pig (Pumpkin, Moka and Lila)

There are many, many, many kinds of nematodes, some more harmful than others. And some that aren't a problem in small numbers may become harmful if the numbers bloom. Trust what your vet says about whether or not treatment is necessary, and make sure to follow up with the vet after treatment to be sure things are cleared up appropriately.

You can always ask your vet to tell you what specific parasites were found, and in what numbers. He or she shouldn't have a problem with making sure you understand why any treatments are necessary.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1.5 Saharan Uros (Joe, Arthur, Waddles, Stilts, Hitch, Lefty, and Skywalker)
3.0 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, and Tank)
1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
1.3 Collared Lizards (Ripcord, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin)
2.0 Green Anoles (Bowser and Sprocket)
1.1 Chubby Housecats (Roscolux and Jenny)