Drontal plus is a broad-spectrum dewormer used to treat tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. Drontal plus is for dogs at least 3 weeks of age and weighing at least 2 lbs.

Drontals active ingredient is praziquantel, pyrantel, and febantel. Praziquantel works by damaging the skin internally, so the parasite is removed by the pet’s immune system. Pyrantal pamate is active against hookworms and acts as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent, causing sudden contractions, followed by paralysis. The result is the hookworm looses its grip on the intestinal wall and is flushed out by the pet’s natural system. Febantel is active against nematode parasites including whipworms.

Drontal plus (praziquantel, pyrantel, febantel) is an FDA approved medication for use in dogs and puppies at least 3 weeks old and weighing at least 2 lbs. Drontal plus is available as a 22.7 mg scored chewable tablets for small dogs weighing at least 2 to 25 pounds, 68 mg for medium dogs weighing between 26 and 60 pounds and for large dogs 136 mg for dogs 45 pounds and over.

The usual dosage for small dogs is half a tablet of the 22.7 mg pills, for 5 to 7 pound dogs the normal dosage would be 1 tablet while 8 to 12 pound dogs would receive 1 and a half tablet and large dogs would receive 2 tablets. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had any allergic reactions and remember that tapeworm is a zoonotic infection meaning that humans can indeed get the disease as well, so hygiene is of the utmost importance.

Do not give Drontal plus to dogs allergic to any of the ingredients in the pill as adverse reactions can occur. Because humans can contract tapeworm from their pets it is important to maintain good hygiene. It is also important to eliminate fleas in the household if at all possible and to never feed the pet rodents or uncooked meat or fish. To prevent recurring infections always remember to clean up daily stools, as this will keep the animal healthy.

Side effects of Drontal plus (praziquantel, pyrantel, febantel) are rare but may include vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhea, if your pet is suffering from any of these side effects please contact your veterinarian immediately as this may be a sign that the pets body is rejecting the medication. Also do not give the pet Drontal plus if they are on other worming medications as this may cause the pet to overdose on the medication. Symptoms of overdose include vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhea.

If you would like to have a preface about Drontal plus, you can go to an online Canadian pharmacy for more information. You can find all resources from a Canada drugs store including the ability to buy discount Drontal plus (praziquantel, pyrantel, febantel) online. You can get exactly what you need such as Drontal plus as well as other pet medications from these online Canadian pharmacies.