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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Pinworms!

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    • bunbunbinkie
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        Yikes! While cleaning Rue’s litter pan today I noticed tiny, translucent segments on the outside of her fecal balls. Upon closer examination by the vet today, she confirmed that they are indeed pinworms. We are treating her with a dewormer (Panacur or fenbendazole); one dose today and a repeat dosing in 10-14 days. I am washing everything I can, and am considering designing her litterbox and hay tubs so that they are separate (i place both litter and hay in one large box); the hay is pushed to one side, but still risks contamination. 

        I have read that pinworms are difficult to completely eradicate in rabbits, if not impossible. I have never dealt with a pinworm infestation in any of my rabbits, and was wondering if any of you might have knowledge or experience in this area? How can I help to get rid of these unwelcome freeloaders?!!  I know there is no way of knowing, but I am fairly certain that Rue must have had this parasite since the first day I had her. I understand that it is species specific, and she likely picked it up from another bunny. 

        Any help, insight, or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

        -Kay and Rue


      • BinkyBunny
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          We have had members here whose bunnies have had them and the treatment worked without a problem.  I wonder if the information you have about them being hard to eradicate is based on information for rabbitries etc where it can be difficult to get it under control sometimes. ??


        • bunbunbinkie
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            That is good to hear! The information I was reading did seem to be based primarily on rabbitries and breeder environments. The recommended treatments were deworming either via the water or feed supply. I obviously wont be messing with that, just used a liquid and administered via syringe and a little piece of banana to wash it down with 

            Thank you for the reassurance!


          • Boing
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              I would vacuum everything very regularly. My rabbits are in treatment for hookworms, and the vacuum has become my best friend! Good luck.

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