Gapeworm canada

[cchicks4]

I’m almost certain my ducks have Gapeworm. Does anyone in Canada know of a dewormer I can give them that’s not provided from a vet. I’ll go to a vet as a last resort however it’s so expensive here. Thanks.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@chickens really or @Wickedchicken6 may know what is available.

 

[chickens really]

I’m almost certain my ducks have Gapeworm. Does anyone in Canada know of a dewormer I can give them that’s not provided from a vet. I’ll go to a vet as a last resort however it’s so expensive here. Thanks.

No...A Vet is your only option that I know of.

 

[chickens really]

Why do you think it's gape worm?

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I'm afraid that I have no further knowledge to add on dewormer for gapeworm or even gapeworm itself. I haven't had experience with gapeworm that I'm aware of. Also, being that you are from Ontario, there may be further restrictions on the different classes of pesticides. I'm not certain how dewormers fall under this.

My thoughts are you may require vetting assistance. It can be expensive. I think it's about $80 for a small animal/bird exam here. If your vet is helpful, it can be good to have a good relationship with your vet in case you have issues down the road.

 

[casportpony]

I’m almost certain my ducks have Gapeworm. Does anyone in Canada know of a dewormer I can give them that’s not provided from a vet. I’ll go to a vet as a last resort however it’s so expensive here. Thanks.

I do not think you need to go to a vet because I'm pretty sure you can get Safeguard or Panacur horse paste. Either of those will treat gapes, but it does require giving it orally for five days.

Ducks do get gapeworms, but they also get respiratory diseases, so if de-worming doesn't fix them you should think about having one tested for the various respiratory infections that ducks get.

 

[casportpony]

See if you can get this:
https://www.amazon.ca/Merck-Safeguard-Goat-Dewormer-125ml/dp/B000HHLVB8

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I do not think you need to go to a vet because I'm pretty sure you can get Safeguard or Panacur horse paste. Either of those will treat gapes, but it does require giving it orally for five days.

Ducks do get gapeworms, but they also get respiratory diseases, so if de-worming doesn't them you should think about having one tested for the various respiratory infections that ducks get.

This would be cheaper. Good thing you're speaking up.
Zero knowledge here on gapeworms.

Here is a page from a TSC store in Ontario. This is what they have listed.
https://www.tscstores.com/Dewormers-C972.aspx

 

[casportpony]

This place sell Safeguard liquid and paste:
https://www.pleasantridge.ca/index.php/horse-health/wormer.html

 

[casportpony]

This would be cheaper. Good thing you're speaking up.
Zero knowledge here on gapeworms.

Here is a page from a TSC store in Ontario. This is what they have listed.
https://www.tscstores.com/Dewormers-C972.aspx

Gapes are pretty rare on my property, but a few people like @Miss Lydia, @Ravynscroft, have had more of a problem with gapes in their flocks. The treatment I use for gapes is Valbazen for 3 days, or Safeguard or Panacur for 5 days.

I checked out the Canadian TSC site and the horse wormers have the wrong medications for gapes. @Wickedchicken6 , I haven't looked yet, but did you see if they sell cattle or goat/sheep de-wormers?