Deworming a Donkey

neon · 01-14-2007, 04:02 PM

First off, if this topic has been previously covered I apologize.
A friend of mine has recently purchased a donkey that did not receive the best nutrition before he got him. The donkey is about 6 months old and probably weighs around 200 pounds. John (my friend), is a very experienced horseman, but this is his first donkey. The little guy is coming around very well with the feed he is getting now, and John would like to deworm him. He has asked me to ask the forum if you would deworm a donkey like you would a horse. Are the same dewormers appropriate? Would you use the same dosage on a donkey that you would a horse/pony of a similiar weight?
My friend doesn't want to give the donkey anything that might harm him, and even though we both THINK it would be ok to deworm him like you would a horse, we would rather wait and find out for sure what would be safe. Thanks a bunch!

gypsy · 01-14-2007, 04:08 PM

You use the same products that you would for a horse. Deworm following the same weight chart for a horse of similar weight.
The one thing I would caution is to not use an ivermectin product the first time in case his worm burden is heavy. I would recommend pyrantel pamoate (Strongid) the first time, then deworm again in a couple of weeks.

iris_surreal_euphoria · 01-14-2007, 04:14 PM

I like equi-max for a donkeys because it gets rid of the thread worms that make them cough. If it works they should cough a little after the worming which means the worms are dying. One thing to watch out for is if the infestation is bad the worms will actually make holes in the neck, if that happens treat with antibioc and topical meds. Never had it happen but the vet has warned us about it. Any equine wormer will work, just make sure it treats the thread worms.

Range · 01-14-2007, 04:42 PM

Yes, same as with horses for dosage. I would be sure to include an Ivermectin product in the rotation. I don't know if the above post regarding thread worms is meaning lungworms, but donkeys are very susceptible to lungworms and Ivermectin will take care of those.

01-14-2007, 04:02 PM
neon Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northeast Wisconsin Posts: 62	Deworming a Donkey First off, if this topic has been previously covered I apologize. A friend of mine has recently purchased a donkey that did not receive the best nutrition before he got him. The donkey is about 6 months old and probably weighs around 200 pounds. John (my friend), is a very experienced horseman, but this is his first donkey. The little guy is coming around very well with the feed he is getting now, and John would like to deworm him. He has asked me to ask the forum if you would deworm a donkey like you would a horse. Are the same dewormers appropriate? Would you use the same dosage on a donkey that you would a horse/pony of a similiar weight? My friend doesn't want to give the donkey anything that might harm him, and even though we both THINK it would be ok to deworm him like you would a horse, we would rather wait and find out for sure what would be safe. Thanks a bunch!

01-14-2007, 04:08 PM
gypsy Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Central AR Posts: 1,755	You use the same products that you would for a horse. Deworm following the same weight chart for a horse of similar weight. The one thing I would caution is to not use an ivermectin product the first time in case his worm burden is heavy. I would recommend pyrantel pamoate (Strongid) the first time, then deworm again in a couple of weeks.

01-14-2007, 04:14 PM
iris_surreal_euphoria Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 1,117	I like equi-max for a donkeys because it gets rid of the thread worms that make them cough. If it works they should cough a little after the worming which means the worms are dying. One thing to watch out for is if the infestation is bad the worms will actually make holes in the neck, if that happens treat with antibioc and topical meds. Never had it happen but the vet has warned us about it. Any equine wormer will work, just make sure it treats the thread worms. __________________ If wishes were horses this room would need a good mucking! Visit our website: http://www.freewebs.com/lazziassacres/

01-14-2007, 04:42 PM
Range Kid Safe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 7,281	Iver Yes, same as with horses for dosage. I would be sure to include an Ivermectin product in the rotation. I don't know if the above post regarding thread worms is meaning lungworms, but donkeys are very susceptible to lungworms and Ivermectin will take care of those. __________________ "Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it all... you just might get it all, and then some you don't want." Chris Daughtery www.goatsandsoaps.com for all your Boer goat and bath soap needs.