Products to Treat Intestinal Worms in Dogs

Many types of intestinal worms infect dogs. It is important to establish a regular de-worming schedule for your dog to prevent and treat possible intestinal worms. There are many different agents aimed at treating and preventing different types of intestinal worms in dogs.

Pyrantel Pamoate

This medication treats and prevents roundworms and hookworms. It is found in products such as Heartgard Plus, Tri-Heart Plus, Iverhart Plus, Drs. Foster & Smith ProWormer-2, Drontal, Strongid, Virbantel and Nemex-2.

Milbemycin Oxime

This medication treats and prevents roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. It is found in the branded products Interceptor and Sentinel.

Febendazole

This medication treats and prevents roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and treats a type of tapeworms. It is found in products such as Panacur-C and SafeGuard.

Praziquantel

This medication treats three types of tapeworms. It is found in products such as Droncit, Drontal Plus, Iverhart MAX and D-Worm.

Epsiprantel

This medication treats two types of tapeworms and is in the product Cestex.

References

• Oral Treatment for Gastrointestinal Parasites in Dogs
• Intestinal Worms in Cats and Dogs

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