Drontal Puppy Suspension - 50ml

Description

Drontal Puppy Suspension is a liquid worming treatment for puppies and young dogs up to one year old. It treats infections caused by specified roundworms, hookworms and whipworms, combining febantel and pyrantel in an oral suspension. The 50ml bottle allows you to measure a dose for your puppy’s current weight, which is useful while they are growing. You can give the measured amount directly or mix it with food, and there is no need to withhold normal meals before or after treatment. Follow the pack instructions and the worming plan recommended for your puppy.

Young puppies can acquire some roundworms before birth or through their mother’s milk, so worming may need to begin early. Drontal Puppy Suspension covers Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina roundworms, the hookworms Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala, and the whipworm Trichuris vulpis. It does not cover every parasite: this puppy suspension is not a tapeworm or lungworm treatment. Different Drontal products have different ingredients and uses, so check the exact product rather than relying on the brand name alone. Your vet can advise if a different parasite needs treatment.

The dose of Drontal Puppy Suspension is 1ml per kilogram of bodyweight as a single administration for each treatment. Weigh your puppy as accurately as possible before dosing; the amount needed can change as they grow. For example, a puppy weighing 2kg receives 2ml for that treatment. Gently turn the bottle upside down and upright a few times to mix it before measuring with the supplied syringe. Give the measured amount into the corner of the mouth or mix it with a small portion of food, making sure the full dose is swallowed. Do not estimate the amount using a household spoon.

The timing of repeat treatment depends on age, infection risk and professional advice. Where appropriate, the product information allows treatment to begin at two weeks of age and to be repeated at suitable intervals, such as every two weeks until weaning. This does not mean that every puppy should remain on the same schedule indefinitely. Drontal Puppy Suspension should be used within a plan agreed with your vet or a suitably qualified professional, with faecal testing where appropriate. If your puppy has recently come from a breeder or rescue, obtain the dates and names of previous worming treatments before giving another dose.

Drontal Puppy Suspension treats susceptible worms present at the time of treatment, but puppies can become infected again. Remove faeces promptly and keep living areas clean as part of your puppy’s care. Tell your vet if your puppy is unwell, has persistent diarrhoea, is losing weight or is not developing as expected; these signs can have several causes. Do not give this suspension with a piperazine-containing product, and do not combine it with another wormer without veterinary advice. It must not be used in pregnant or nursing bitches or in an animal with a known allergy to its ingredients.

Drontal Puppy Suspension is available without a veterinary prescription. After opening the bottle, keep it at no more than 25°C and use it within twelve weeks, without going beyond the printed expiry date. Write the opening date on the bottle so it is easy to check. Keep the medicine out of children’s sight and reach, avoid contact with skin and eyes, and wash your hands after use. The product information reports very rare, usually mild and temporary digestive effects such as vomiting or diarrhoea. Seek veterinary advice about any suspected reaction, especially if a young puppy appears weak or unwell.

Which worms does Drontal Puppy Suspension treat?

It treats specified ascarid roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. The authorised species include Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala and Trichuris vulpis.

Does it treat tapeworm or lungworm?

No. Drontal Puppy Suspension is not licensed to treat tapeworm or lungworm. Ask your vet or a suitably qualified professional about appropriate treatment if either is a concern.

How much should I give my puppy?

Give 1ml per kilogram of bodyweight for each treatment. For example, a 3kg puppy needs 3ml. Use an accurate current weight and the measuring syringe supplied with the pack.

What is the youngest age for treatment?

Treatment may begin at two weeks where appropriate. Safety has not been assessed in puppies younger than two weeks and weighing less than 0.6kg. Seek veterinary advice if your puppy is younger or lighter.

Can I mix the liquid with food?

Yes. Give it directly or mix it with food, checking that the entire dose is consumed. Normal food does not need to be withheld before or after treatment.

Can I use it with another worming product?

Only with veterinary advice. Do not give it alongside a product containing piperazine, which can interfere with pyrantel’s action. Check any recent worming treatment before administering another product.

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