Treating Hookworms in Amphibians?
I keep captive bred newts. One of my alpine newts(A. Apaunus) was observed with a long white worm hanging from its cloaca. I took fecal sample to a local vet whom diagnosed hookworms.
Some advice has been to treat topically(on the skin) placing newt in a terrestrial environment less likely overdose -with fenbendazole.
Another opinion was that it would be better to use Ivermectin also topically.
A lot of newt enthusiasts say dont treat at all.
The newts are eating well, but appear fat, bloated, as if full of worms but who knows?
The other question is how did they get the worms??? I am assuming ingested from earthworms???
Any experience on this matter is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Tony
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