Drontal for Large Dogs is a dewormer against adult and immature stages of Ascarids, Hookworms and Tapeworms, and adult Whipworms in dogs. Effective treatment for Giadiasis in dogs.
Directions for use
Drontal may be administered directly, or mixed with meat, or crushed and mixed with the feed. Feeding or fasting before treatment is not necessary.
Large breeds: e.g. Rottweiler, Doberman and German Shepherd (21 to 40 kg).
Extra-large breeds: e.g. St Bernard, Pyrenean Mountain Dog and Great Dane (over 40 kg).
Dosage
Dose according to mass, 1 tablet per 35kg body mass. 1 tablet per 35kg body mass, plus a half tablet for every additional 17kg body mass e.g.:
| Breed |
Body Mass(kg) |
Dosage |
| Large |
20-35 |
1 tablet |
| 36-52 |
1½ tablets |
| 53-70 |
2 tablets |
| Extra-large |
71-87 |
2½ tablets |
| Over 87 |
5 tablets |
For routine control, adult dogs should be treated every 3 months, and in the event of a heavy worm infestation, a repeat dose should be given after 10 days.
Puppies should be dewormed every two weeks from the age of 2 to 12 weeks and at regular intervals of 3 to 6 months thereafter to control worm infestations. Consult a veterinarian before treating sick or convalescing dogs.
Drontal may be given safely to all dogs, including old animals, young pups, working dogs, greyhounds and even to pregnant bitches, especially 10 days before whelping.
Giardiasis: Administer at the recommended dosage for 2 consecutive days.
Efficacy: Highly effective against adult and immature stages of:
Ascarids: Toxocara canis
Hookworm: Ancylostoma caninum
Highly effective against:
Tapeworms: Dipylidium caninum, Taenia hydatigena, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis.
Effective against:
Adult whipworm: Trichuris vulpis
Giardiasis.
