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> I've been using Quest since it came out every spring for these critters
and
> I realize there have been some problems out there with it. I am very
careful
> not to overdose with it and there have been no problems so far. What is
the
> safer alternative? Heidi?
The 5-day fenbendazole purge.  That is, if you are using it for encysted
strongyles.  For general deworming--ivermectin.  I use fenbendazole in
babies under 6 months or so, since ascarids are a part of the problem at
that age, and since ivermectin isn't as spiffy about killing ascarids as it
could be.  But then I switch to ivermectin unless I think they are in need
of a purge.  Tapes aren't an issue in my area--others here have already
discussed using pyrantel for tapes.

Heidi


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