If there is doubt that parasites are causing chronic diarrhea, what should you do?

• A. Start antibiotics
• B. Switch to a different diet
• C. Deworm (Panacur)
• D. Do nothing

Answer: (C)

When parasites are a suspected cause of chronic diarrhea, addressing the suspected etiology directly with a broad-spectrum dewormer is the appropriate next step. Panacur (fenbendazole) targets many common intestinal parasites and can lead to symptom improvement if parasites are involved. Antibiotics would not treat parasites, and a diet change or doing nothing wouldn’t eliminate the underlying parasitic infection. After deworming, consider rechecking clinically and, if possible, with stool testing to confirm resolution or guide further management.