Deworming Dogs and Cats

Routine deworming is important to the health of your dogs and cats. There are several species of intestinal worms that can infect your pet, robbing it of nutrients and blood. Most infected adult pets don’t show signs of parasite infection, but will shed worm eggs until treated, leading to further contamination and spread of infection.

The most common canine intestinal worms are roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. WormX Plus and D-Worm Combo are good options against roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Both formulas contain pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel, and come in a flavored chewable tablet that is easy to administer. Safe-Guard Canine Dewormer contains fenbendazole, and is the only over-the-counter treatment for for roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and one type of tapeworm. It is a granular formula, mixed with food for 3 days in a row. For broad control of tapeworms, praziquantel is the reliable wormer ingredient to choose. Canine Tapeworm Tabs and contain praziquantel and can be fed easily by mouth or crumbled over food.

The most common feline intestinal worms are roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Drontal for Cats treats all three of these common types of worms, and is now available without a prescription. It contains pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel in tablet form. Feline Tapeworm Tabs contain praziquantel for tapeworm control and can be fed easily by mouth or crumbled over food.

There are many other wormers available to treat specific parasites. Lori H