Was Internal Parasites

[targa66]

I posted earlier about suspected internal parasites... have been reading about this all day and it looks like I'm going to need to treat my tank for camallanus.

There's lots of conflicting info - but can someone clarify - is it true that you can only buy levamisole HCL through a vet in the UK? how does one find a vet in the UK who will treat guppies???

What about flubendazole? or is that useless?

thanks!

 

[WILDER]

The only way to treat camallanous worms in the uk now is through a vet.
There one med on the market for internal parasites but it dosn't work on camallanous worms.

 

[targa66]

thanks, Wilder!
any suggestions on how to find a vet who will prescribe based on a photo?
if I order meds through the US (my family lives there), can you suggest the best one?

The only way to treat camallanous worms in the uk now is through a vet.
There one med on the market for internal parasites but it dosn't work on camallanous worms.

 

[WILDER]

Some vets will perscribe on a photo and symtoms.
This med the best it's a pig wormer hard to get hold of in the uk levamisole .
http/www.skepticalaquarist.com/docs/health/nematodes.shtml

 

[targa66]

thanks - I saw the injectible form of levamisole - do you know if that is ok, or do you have to use the powder?

Some vets will perscribe on a photo and symtoms.
This med the best it's a pig wormer hard to get hold of in the uk levamisole .
[URL="http/www.skepticalaquarist.com/docs/health/nematodes.shtml"]http/www.skepticalaquarist.com/docs/health/nematodes.shtml[/URL]

 

[WILDER]

I would get the powder.
You have to know what you are doing with injections, I know you weigh the fish for the correct amount of med.

 

[targa66]

thanks for your help, Wilder. I'm going to see if I can get some of the powder. If anyone knows, feel free to PM me.

I would get the powder.
You have to know what you are doing with injections, I know you weigh the fish for the correct amount of med.