I have a problem!

[diannemc1957]

I don't don't know if ya'll remember me...about a year ago I found a hurt rabbit someone had thrown out.. she has been doing great..well today I found a worm in her poop...once in a while the poop is runny...this has happened since I started feeding her clover and grass from the outside....I don't have a vet that treats rabbits..is there medicine I can get over the counter for the worms? and how do I give it to her? since she was living as a wild bunny I can't hold her at all?

 

[LakeCondo]

I don't know if there are cat dewormers that don't require a prescription, so the only thing I can suggest is feeding some food-grade diatomaceous earth. And the outside grass & clover must have been infected & washing wouldn't help, so you'll have to plant some grass seed in a planter where wild animals can't get to it.

 

[ZRabbits]

diatomaceous earth does well too if spread on the ground as well. Do it in my bunny run. No problems here.

K

 

[wendymac]

Safeguard (an equine wormer, found at all livestock centers) can be used. For the actual dosing, I'd have to ask my bunny list.

 

[diannemc1957]

Thanks everyone..I want to get this under control before it gets worse..She is eating good and pooping good right now...I will stop feeding her grass and clover from the outside..(She loves the clover!)I have only seen one worm but I am sure there are more...I am afraid she will bite me if I try to do much with her...

 

[LakeCondo]

Just transplant some clover into a hanging basket or something wild rabbits etc can't get into. Cut off the current leaves, to be safe.

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

i just went threw this with Muppet. I used equine panacur. Just a tiny amount spread onto a cilantro leaf and she is good to go

 

[diannemc1957]

Where can you get equine panacur?

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

I bought it at a feed store. You can also get it online. Rabbit panacur is also available but I could not find it in my area. Do you know what kind of worms your dealing with?

 

[diannemc1957]

No I don't...but they look like the kind my cats get from time to time...

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=39593&forum_id=10

Here is a section where you will find a ton of advice on worms in the library. Muppet had pin worms but most worms can be treated with panacur.