Common questions

Is panacur the same for cats and dogs?

Is panacur the same for cats and dogs?

Panacur is the brand name of an oral deworming medication with the active ingredient fenbendazole. It is used to treat internal parasites in domestic animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and livestock.

How do you use panacur worming paste?

Administration: The product should be administered orally by squeezing the paste from the syringe onto the back of the tongue after feeding. Adult Cats and Dogs: Orally administer 2 syringe graduations per 1 kg bodyweight as a single dose (= 100 mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight).

Can panacur paste be used in dogs?

Panacur Paste Dog & Cat is a broad spectrum wormer for the treatment of roundworms and tapeworms in dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Panacur is also used for the control of lungworm in dogs and cats. It is supplied in 5g syringes of oral paste.

Can you put panacur paste in food?

Panacur PetPaste can be administered directly after feeding by squeezing the paste onto the back of the tongue using the syringe. The paste may also be mixed in with the food. Each syringe contains 4.8 grams of paste, equivalent to 900mg of fenbendazole.

Is panacur safe for cats?

Panacur is a very safe deworming medication that has a very wide spectrum of activity, killing most stomach and intestinal parasites of dogs and cats. It can be very effective against the protozoa called Giardia also.

How long does panacur paste take to work?

This medication should take effect within 1 to 2 days, but visible effects will take the entire duration of treatment to be recognized.

How do I give my cat panacur paste?

Panacur PetPaste should be administered straight into the mouth after feeding by squeezing the paste from the injector onto the base of the tongue. Alternatively, the paste can also be mixed into the food.

Is Panacur safe for cats?

Can cats have Panacur Wormer?

Fenbendazole (brand names Panacur®, Safe-Guard®) is a medication used to treat a variety of parasites (e.g., roundworms, hookworms, lungworm, whipworm, and certain types of tapeworms) in dogs. Its use in cats for the treatment of parasites is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’.

Can kittens take Panacur?

Fenbendazole (Panacur®) – effective against roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, some tapeworms (Taenia) and Giardia. Panacur is considered safe in pregnant and lactating queens and kittens.

What is the correct dosage of Strongid for cats?

Pyrantel pamoate is usually dosed in dogs and in cats at 2.5 to 5 mg per pound (5 to 10 mg/kg) once, repeated in three weeks.

Does Panacur suspension rid Cats of tapeworms?

Panacur can get rid of one type of tapeworm, Taenia taeniaeformis, which cats pick up from consuming rodents. However, the telltale rice-like particles on the cat’s rear end are similar to a more common tapeworm that’s not responsive to Panacur. It’s important to deworm your pet regularly to keep parasites at bay.

How much Panacur for cats?

It is recommended that fenbendazole be given once a day for several consecutive days. For dogs and cats, 25 mg per pound (50 mg/kg) daily for three consecutive days is usually effective. The duration of administration depends on the condition being treated, response to the medication and the development of any adverse effects.

Can Panacur C be used on cats?

Panacur C is for use in dogs only. Do not give to cats. The medication can be mixed with a small amount of your pet’s usual food. Dry dog food may require slight moistening to allow for proper mixing. Medicated food must be completely eaten for the medication to be effective. Use combinations to obtain the recommended daily dose.