Worms...AGAIN. Please help...I dont know what I can use now!

[casportpony]

For those with cats... Do you use Drontal on them? If so, did you know that 4 Mediworms tablets is equal to on drontal tablet?




One tablet of the product shown above has

• 20 mg pyrante pamoate
• 5 mg praziquantel

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Just looked, feline Drontal tablets are about $4.25 each!

-Kathy

 

[enola]

No, I didn't know that. Drontal is prescribed for tapeworms isn't it?

 

[casportpony]

No, I didn't know that. Drontal is prescribed for tapeworms isn't it?

Yes, for tape and roundworms. Will also show that to my vet, lol.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Droncit is the one used just for tapes.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Drontal Feline (for cats and kittens 1.5 to 16 lbs.):
Active Ingredients (per tablet) Strength
Praziquantel 18.2 mg
Pyrantel Pamoate 72.6 mg

Dosage:
Pet Weight Dosage
Cats/Kittens: 1.5-1.9 lbs ¼ tablet
2-3 lbs ½ tablet
4-8 lbs 1 tablet
9-12 lbs 1 ½ tablets
13-16 lbs 2 tablets

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Droncit 23 Feline Tablets:
Active Ingredient Amount
Praziquantel 23 mg

Cats:
4 lbs and under Give 1/2 tablet
5-11 lbs Give 1 tablet
Over 11 lbs Give 1 1/2 tablet

-Kathy

 

[enola]

Can Droncit be used for tapes in rabbits?

 

[casportpony]

Can Droncit be used for tapes in rabbits?

According to Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, yes. Praziquantel dose is 5-10mg/kg by mouth once.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Praziquantel Info from Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook.













-Kathy