What medicine do rabbits get when they have worms?

Answer 1

You shouldn't give any medicine to your rabbit without the direction of a vet.

Rabbits usually don't need vitamins or nutritional supplements because a healthy balanced diet takes care of all of that. (See the related question below for more info about the rabbit diet.)

If your rabbit is sick, you need to see a special "rabbit savvy" vet who can tell you which medicines to use. Many medicines that are safe for human babies, cats, and dogs are deadly for rabbits. (See the related question below for more info about rabbit vets.)

Experienced rabbit owners may be able to give some medications to their rabbits at home, as first aid:

For bunnies suffering from gas, a dose or two of simethicone (in liquid suspension -- often available in the baby aisle) often does the trick. If the gas doesn't go away, bring the rabbit to a vet because gan can turn into serious illness in rabbits. The commonly cited dose of simethicone for a rabbit is 20-40mg (you'll have to read your bottle to find out how many mg per ml is in your suspension; also note that 1cc is the same as 1ml; so, 1cc of a 20mg/ml suspension includes 20mg of simethicone drug). Also give the bunny belly massage and encourage exercise to work the gas through the system.

Answer 2

First, if your rabbis is a pet, take it to the veterinarian sooner rather than later. Worms and other parasites can be harmful to the rabbit's health if left untreated. There are a number of treatments that prevent worms, or if the rabbit already has them, there are treatments to kill these parasites. The most common treatment seems to be Panacur Rabbit (a paste that is given orally to the animal). For other products and treatments, consult your vet.