Products That Treat Intestinal Worms in Dogs & Cats

Intestinal parasites are common in dogs and cats, so your pet should be dewormed regularly. There are over-the-counter and prescription products that can treat your pet, depending on what type of worms has infected him.

Piperzaine Salts

Hartz Advanced Care Liquid Wormer and Sergeant's Worm Away contain piperzaine salts, which treat roundworms. The medications can be used in dogs and cats that are at least 6 weeks old.

Febendazole

Panacur and SafeGuard contain febendazole, which treats roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and certain types of tapeworms. These medications can be used in dogs and cats that are at least 6 weeks old.

Pyrantel Pamoate

Strongid, Nemex, Drontal and Heartgard Plus contain pyrantel pamoate, which treats roundworms and hookworms. These medications can be given to cats that are at least 4 weeks old and weigh at least 1-1/2 pounds. It is safe for dogs that are at least 2 weeks old.

Selamectin

Revolution contains the active ingredient selamectin, which treats roundworms and some non-intestinal parasites. It can be used on cats that are at least 8 weeks old.

Praziquantel

Droncit and D-Worm contain praziquantel, which treats three different types of tapeworms and is safe in dogs that are at least 4 weeks old and cats that are at least 6 weeks old.

References

• De-worming Medications for Dogs
• Roundworms in Cats