How can I safely deworm my land tortoise for regular treatment?

Thanks for reaching out about Turbo. It is not legal to prescribe or give a dose of a medication over the internet, without the veterinarian performing a physical examination. A local veterinarian should be scheduled and a fecal examination performed, so a treatment plan can be presented. Good luck.

Ideally, you should submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose and identify the worm in question. It may be something normally found in the environment or it could be an intestinal parasite. If it is a parasite, your veterinarian can dispense an appropriate dewormer to treat Toru.

Thanks for reaching out about your iguana. It really depends on the type of worms. Tapeworms and roundworms respond to different medications. Other parasites are microscopic (flagellates, ciliates, amoebas) and would be a totally different medication. A fecal examination at your veterinarian would be best, to identify the specific parasite and prescribe the appropriate medication. Good luck.

It is difficult to see the worm in detail. It could be a parasite or it could be a worm found in the environment. To determine which, submit a sample of Hanfi's droppings to your veterinarian. A fecal exam can be done to diagnose intestinal parasites. If necessary, your vet can dispense an appropriate dewormer for treatment.

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, you should tell your friend about the worms. Intestinal parasites are quite common & over time can cause some serious problems for your tortoise, as well as your friend's. It is important to check a fresh stool sample, at least twice a year, & deworm your pets with an appropriate medication. This should be a part of the routine care that should be given to all tortoises. As for the children, hopefully they know to wash their hands after handling any animals, as all parasites & most other infectious diseases are transmitted through the fecal oral route. Hope this helps. Take care.

These are likely not parasites, but rather insects that made their way into the enclosure. To be sure, you can submit them and a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Clean the enclosure and water bowl as planned. Fresh water should be provided daily.

Toltrazuril has safely been used in monitors and other reptiles to treat coccidia infection. Confirm the dose for this and other medications with your veterinarian or an experienced herp veterinarian prior to administration. Shaka should not be fed where there is feces present. Continue to feed him in a separate tank if that is how he has been fed. Clean and sanitize the tank and tank furniture. Remove droppings as soon as possible to prevent reinfection.