Tapeworm Tablet for Dogs and Cats
For the control of tapeworms in dogs and cats including the hydatid tapeworm in dogs.
Dosage and Administration
Wagg & Purr Tapeworm Tablet for Dogs and Cats should be given as a single dose by mouth. Fasting prior to dosing is NOT necessary. Weigh animals before treatment.
Dosage for tapeworms (except Spirometra erinacei): 5 mg/kg
Dogs: 1 tablet per 10 kg bodyweight.
Cats: ½ tablet per 5 kg bodyweight
Dosage for Spirometra erinacei: 20 mg/kg
Dogs and Cats: 1 tablet per 2.5 kg bodyweight.
Hydatid tapeworm: Dogs should not be fed, or allowed to feed on, offal from any species. Dogs in hydatid areas should be treated every 6 weeks. It is important to ensure that the dog does not eat offal in order to break the life cycle of the Hydatid Tapeworm. Do not allow access to the carcase of any dead animals.
Other tapeworms: Treat every 3 months.
Active Constituent(s)
Each tablet contains Praziquantel 50 mg
Indications
Wagg & Purr Tapeworm Tablet for Dogs and Cats is recommended for the control of tapeworms in dogs and cats including:
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Common flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum) Hydatid tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus) Sheep measles tapeworm (Taenia ovis) False hydatid tapeworm (Taenia hydatigena) Rabbit tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis) Zipper tapeworm (Spirometra erinacei) |
Common flea tapeworm (Diplyidium caninum) Cat tapeworm (Taenia taeniaeformis) Zipper tapeworm (Spirometra erinacei) |
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