The dog's environment can remain a continual source of re-infection. Worm eggs and larvae are passed in the faeces and as such they survive in areas where dogs are exercised and areas where dogs are kept.
In the case of flea tapeworms, the larvae are carried by fleas and dogs can become infected when grooming themselves. It is essential to maintain effective flea control to protect against flea tapeworms.
How do I protect my dog and my family from worms?
The solution is to worm your pet with an effective, fast-acting treatment that is easy to administer. One of the products available and proven effective for eradicating worms is Drontal Chewable for dogs. Dogs actually enjoy eating it - in clinical studies 98% of dogs ate the entire treatment.
Drontal controls all intestinal worms effectively with a single dose. Drontal contains a patented combination of three active ingredients to control worms.
Praziquantel is considered the gold standard for tapeworm control. It acts directly on tapeworms in the dog's gut where it paralyses the worms within 30 seconds of contact. The dead worms are not passed as they disintegrate in the dog's gut.
Pyrantel and febantel target roundworm, hookworm and whipworms. The combination of these two agents, which is unique to Drontal, have a synergistic effect, attacking the parasites on two fronts. The combination has outstanding efficacy against roundworm, hookworm and whipworms.
Drontal Chewable for dogs is available from www.mybowwow.co.uk.
How tasty are Drontal Chewables?
Drontal Chewables are made with real liver that dog's love. In trials, 98 out of 100 dogs ate the Drontal Chew within 3 minutes.
Will Drontal Chewables work if my dog swallows the chew without chewing it?
There is no problem with underdosing if Drontal is swallowed whole. Drontal chews are unique as they contain a special additive known as a disintegrant. The disintegrant is specially designed to overcome the problem of incomplete digestion. This allows rapid and complete breakdown of the formulation under the action of stomach acids allowing maximum absorption of the active ingredients.
When should I treat my dog with Drontal Chewables?
Drontal is extremely effective at killing worms that are present in the intestine at the time of treatment. However, it does not act like a vaccine to protect against future infection. That's why regular treatment is essential to maintain your dog's health. Dogs can be reinfected from the environment and contact with other pets.
Puppies: Puppies should be treated with Drontal at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age and then at 4, 5 and 6 months.
Adults: Adult dogs should be treated every 3 months.
Breeding/lactating bitches: Treat 10 days before mating, 10 days before whelping, and 2 and 4 weeks after whelping to decrease infection in puppies.
Why are intestinal worms dangerous to your family?
Whilst most people love and care for their dogs, many are not worming their pets as regularly as they should. Not only could this seriously affect the health of your dog, it also poses a significant health hazard for your family.
Toddlers and young children love to cuddle and kiss dogs, and dogs love to lick their faces. In this way, unfortunately, dog worm eggs and larvae can be transmitted to humans and swallowed. This potentially leads to diseases that result in cysts in the liver and lungs and serious damage to eyes - a real risk to your family's wellbeing.
Zoonoses is the name given to diseases that can be transmitted between animals and man. Many people are ignorant of the fact that dog intestinal worm species can be transmitted to people.
Why are intestinal worms dangerous to your Dog?
Whilst most people love and care for their dogs, many are not worming their pets as regularly as they should. Not only could this seriously affect the health of your dog, it also poses a significant health hazard for your family.
Toddlers and young children love to cuddle and kiss dogs, and dogs love to lick their faces. In this way, unfortunately, dog worm eggs and larvae can be transmitted to humans and swallowed. This potentially leads to diseases that result in cysts in the liver and lungs and serious damage to eyes - a real risk to your family's wellbeing.
Zoonoses is the name given to diseases that can be transmitted between animals and man. Many people are ignorant of the fact that dog intestinal worm species can be transmitted to people.
Dosage is as follows:
Small dogs and puppies
Bodyweight Tablets
375g - 750g 1/4
751g - 1.5kg 1/2
1.6 - 3kg 1
3.1 - 6kg 2
6.1 - 9kg 3
Medium dogs
Bodyweight Tablets
1.5 - 2.5kg 1/4
2.6 - 5kg 1/2
5.1 - 10kg 1
Over 10kg 1 tablet for every 10kg bodyweight. Round off doses to the nearest ½ tablet above.
Large Dogs
Bodyweight Tablets
20 - 35kg 1
35.1 - 52kg 1 1/2
52.1 - 70kg 2
70.1 - 87kg 2 1/2
Over 87kg 3
What sizes are available for dogs and what are the dose rates.
Drontal worming puppy suspension - 1ml treats 1 kg.
Drontal allwormer tablets for small dogs and puppies - 1 tablet treats 3kg
Drontal allwormer for dogs - 1 tablet treats 10kg
Drontal allwormer for large dogs - 1 tablet treats 35kg
What worms does Drontal treat?
Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms and Tapeworms (Echinococcus granulosus - Hydatid tapeworms), (Dipylidium caninum - common flea tapeworm) (Taenia spp., Taenia ovis, T. pisiformis, T. hydatigena). Also aids in the control of shedding oocysts of the protozoan Giardia spp in dogs.
How often should I worm my dogs?
Hookworms and Roundworms - Dogs and Puppies treat at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age and then every month until six months of age, thereafter every 3 months or on veterinary advise.
Whipworms - Treat every 6 to 8 weeks after 3 months of age.
Tapeworms - treat every 3 months except in a hydatid tapeworm area where every 6 weeks is recommended, or on veterinary advise. Dogs can become re-infested with worms and treatment should be repeated.
Will I see worms in my dogs faeces after Drontal?
In most cases worms are rapidly killed in the intestines of the dogs and are broken down internally. In some instances if high burdens of worms are present, worms may be seen in faeces up to 48 hours after treatment. This is most commonly seen with roundworms.
Can I treat pregnant bitches?
Yes. It is recommended to treat pregnant bitches prior to mating, then 10 days before whelping and at 2 and 4 weeks after whelping.
