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[Problem] Lungworm [Advice] Some species of internal worms are resistant to Panacur. We find Telmin (Mebendazole) is an efficient safe wormer for lungworms and we give Telmin daily for 5 days. break for 14 days and repeat for a further 5 days. The hedgehog also needs Antibiotics at the same time and that is normally Baytril 2.5% given for a minimum of 10 days at a dose of 0.8ml per KG body weight twice daily either oral or by subcutaneous injection Warning: Many vets suggest using Levamisole injection for lungworms. We have found that in many cases this extremely strong substance kills the hedgehog at the same time (It kills all the worms so quickly that a weak or poorly hedgehog cannot cope with the toxins resulting from the dead worms). Levamisole is used very safely by many vets & rescue centres on stronger hogs, be cautious with weak ones. Quite a few Rescue centres are now going back to Telmin, because several species of internal parasites appear to becoming resistant to Levamisole. Quite often it we need to give a course of Levamisole, followed by a course of Telmin to clear up all the worms. [Description] 
Hog develops ‘smokers cough’ often heard at night or when hog is sleeping. Fails to put on weight despite eating well. Cough sometimes starts after a few days in the warmth.
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