Age for parasite medication?

[Rawksan]

Hi there,

I am aware that my dragon has internal parasites. I bought him a month ago, and except that, he's wonderful. I took a meeting with an exotic vet and i'll get him tested. I was wondering, is there any agi limit to successfully survive the treatment? My dragon is only 4 months old, but even if he's very in shape and not skinny at all, active and has bright colors, im scared that he wont survive. I know the vet will tell me, but while i wait until that appointment, can any of you guys assure me that even at 4 months, it's probably easy for him to handle the medications?

Thanks,
Roxane

[Pooka]

My female was younger then that when she got her first dose of meds for parasites. I don;t think there is a 'too young' so much as a 'too weak'. The vet will know for sure and it may also be dependent on th eparasite and treatment.

[Rawksan]

Aah, yes, this is rassuring. He told me to bring him to see if he was strong enough, and I think he clearly is, he looks so in shape no one could tell he's parasited with a look. (I actually found a worm in one of his poop...ew)

But thanks Pooka

[Rawksan]

Hi guys!
I just wanted to tell you that my lizard got its medecine now, and the vet was very proud of how very good looking was my little one. I went to a herp specialized clinic and when she saw it she said that he had amazing colors and a big belly, he looked totally top shape for a parasited lizard. Also, she was surprised by how developped his femoral pores were for his age and that maybe it would go for a male. I wish it too =)
He's on panacur now, and he takes it wonderfully. He had nematods, which are hooks worms and I studied about them already so at least he was only infected by one kind. I knew he was because i found one in one of his poop, and i was terrified 0_0

well, that's all. I'm quite happy how everything is turning out and how lucky I am to be able to reach for a specialized vet in bus!

[Pooka]

thats great news, thanks for the update. Yes, having a reptile specialist vet close by sure is a blessing.