We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done. Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given. E. cuniculi can cause a lot of damage to the vital organs, including the brain. This can be very serious and it may be necessary to consider putting your rabbit to sleep to stop them from further suffering, especially if there isn’t much chance treatment will help them. Protecting your other rabbit(s) This product is for animal use only and should under no circumstances be administered to any animal other than that which is stated for.Keep out of reach of children and wash hands after use.

Amount: Give 1 syringe mark for every 2.5 kg of the rabbit's weight. This is equal to 20 mg/kg of fenbendazole. Panacur Rabbit should be administered orally by squeezing the paste from the syringe into the side of the mouth. Administer 1 syringe graduation per 2.5 kg bodyweight (20 mg/kg fenbendazole) daily for 9 consecutive days. Routine dosing of rabbits is recommended 2-4 times yearly. Dosing should also be considered during periods of higher risk, such as when the rabbit is acquired, prior to mating and when mixing with other rabbits. For single treatment course only. For rabbits with clinical signs associated with E. Cuniculi a treatment course of 20mg/kg ( 1 syringe graduation per 2.5 kg bodyweight) for 28 consecutive days is recommended.

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To treat E. caniculi, your rabbit will need an anti-parasitic treatment such as fenbendazole (Panacur, Lapizole). Normally the treatment comes as a liquid or paste, and is given daily for 28 days. Other treatment Syringes containing 5 g of an 18.75% oral paste formulation of fenbendazole as a ready to administer oral anthelmintic and anti-protozoal for domestic rabbits. 1g contains 0.187 g active ingredient fenbendazole. Uses A broad spectrum anthelmintic as an aid in the control of Encephalitozoon cuniculi and intestinal worms in domestic rabbits. Wormer paste for domestic rabbits for the control of Encephalitozoon cuniculi and intestinal worms for routine use 2 to 4 times a year. Usage Instructions There is no way to completely prevent your rabbits getting E. cuniculi because it’s found in the environment, and in wild rabbits. However, there are ways to reduce the risk of your rabbits getting the disease. Worming treatment is a type of anti-parasitic medication that typically kills live worms and eggs. It is simple to administer and should cause no discomfort to your rabbit.

You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately. Be cautious: E. cuniculi is zoonotic and can affect humans too, especially those with weaker immune systems. I am almost halfway through the application of worm treatment with rabbit but am confident this product is going to rid her of worms. Thank you for offering this product when a vet visit is not isn't possible at the moment! I would not use it! Yes, it's the same ingredient, and yes we used to use dog/cat panacur before one was licenced for rabbits, but if you look at those two links that Karen has given, the rabbit dose rate is 20mg/kg, the dog/cat dose rate is 100mg/kg, so even though the size of the syringe graduations differ, you would still be giving quite a large overdose. Also, I would suspect that they are flavoured differently - the panacur rabbit is flavoured with aniseed I believe to make it palatable for rabbits, the dog/cat one is probably meat flavoured (I am guessing at this, but that seems to make sense to me).

Rabbits may carry diseases, which may be spread from one to another. One such disease, which may lay dormant for months and so may evade detection, not showing any signs, is called Encephalitizoon cuniculi (EC). It can both be tested for, and treated, although treatment is not always 100% effective. Ideally, prospective rabbits for pairing should each be tested before mixing, and, if EC detected, treatment started (It requires a 28 day treatment course). If both are negative, then treatment is not required. You should regularly clean your rabbit's hutch and keep dogs and cats away from their grazing area. Additionally, you should immediately clean up any other pets' mess in the garden. Foxes should be kept as far away from your garden and any areas where your rabbit may graze as possible. If you notice any evidence of a fox, remove it immediately. Babies are frequently more severely affected than adults, with symptoms including lethargy, significant weight loss, and diarrhoea. Simultaneously with treatment, you'll need to ramp up cleaning of your rabbit's hutch and play area, removing all faeces until the infection clears up. Additionally, you must be cautious of wild rabbits entering your garden, especially if they have access to areas where your pets have access. Because rabbits are less susceptible to worms, you do not need to treat them when they are young. If you have any concerns or suspect worms, consult your veterinarian. They will be able to advise you on the best course of action and any preventative treatments available.