Drontal Plus Tablets

Drontal Plus Tasty Tablets for Dogs 

Drontal Plus Tasty Tablets for Dogs is a veterinarian-recommended, broad-spectrum deworming treatment specifically designed to combat gastrointestinal parasites in dogs. This product effectively targets and eliminates roundworms and tapeworms, which can cause significant health issues if left untreated. Each package contains two tasty tablets, formulated to be palatable for dogs, making administration straightforward and stress-free for pet owners. With a potent combination of active ingredients, Drontal Plus ensures your dog remains healthy, active, and free from harmful worms, offering a reliable solution for both treatment and prevention.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Broad-Spectrum Parasite Protection

Drontal Plus provides targeted protection against two major types of gastrointestinal worms that commonly affect dogs, ensuring their health and well-being. The product addresses the following parasites:

• Roundworms: These worms, often resembling strands of spaghetti, are among the most common intestinal parasites in dogs. They can grow several inches long and may be visible in your dog’s feces or vomit. Roundworms can cause symptoms such as a pot-bellied appearance, lethargy, poor coat condition, and stunted growth, particularly in puppies. They also pose a zoonotic risk, meaning they can potentially be transmitted to humans, making their elimination critical for both pet and family health.

• Tapeworms: These flat, segmented worms can grow up to several inches long inside your dog’s intestines. They often break into smaller segments, which may appear as rice-like grains in your dog’s feces or around their anal area. Tapeworms are typically transmitted through fleas or by ingesting infected animals, such as rodents. Symptoms include mild digestive upset, scooting behavior due to anal irritation, and visible segments in the stool.

By focusing on these two prevalent types of worms, Drontal Plus ensures your dog is protected from both nematodes (roundworms) and cestodes (tapeworms), addressing common parasitic threats that can impact their health.

2. Powerful Active Ingredients

The efficacy of Drontal Plus lies in its carefully formulated blend of three active ingredients, each targeting specific types of worms to provide a thorough deworming effect:

• Praziquantel: This ingredient is highly effective against tapeworms (cestodes). Praziquantel works by disrupting the tapeworm’s outer membrane, causing it to disintegrate and be expelled from the dog’s body through natural digestion. It targets tapeworms at all stages of their life cycle, ensuring both adult worms and their segments are eradicated.

• Pyrantel Embonate: This active ingredient focuses on roundworms (nematodes). Pyrantel Embonate paralyzes the worms’ nervous systems, preventing them from clinging to the intestinal walls. Once paralyzed, the worms are expelled through the dog’s feces. This ingredient is safe and effective for dogs, making it a key component of Drontal Plus’s formula.

• Febantel: Febantel is metabolized into fenbendazole in the body, which disrupts the worms’ energy metabolism, leading to their death. While primarily used to enhance the treatment of roundworms, it also supports the overall efficacy of the product against nematodes, ensuring a comprehensive deworming effect.

The combined action of these three ingredients ensures that Drontal Plus delivers a reliable and effective deworming treatment, addressing roundworms and tapeworms in a single dose.

3. Tasty and Easy-to-Administer Tablets

• Pack Size: Each box contains two tablets, sufficient for a single treatment cycle for a 20 kg dog or as part of a regular deworming schedule, depending on your dog’s weight and your veterinarian’s advice.

• Tasty Formulation: The tablets are designed to be palatable, with a bone-shaped appearance and a flavor that dogs find appealing, making administration easier compared to standard tablets. This reduces the stress of giving medication to your pet, as many dogs will willingly consume the tablet as if it were a treat.

• Dosage: The recommended dosage is one tablet per 10 kg of body weight. For example, a 10 kg dog requires one tablet, a 20 kg dog requires two tablets, and a 5 kg dog requires half a tablet. Always consult your veterinarian to confirm the appropriate dosage for your dog, ensuring safe and effective treatment.

4. Health and Well-Being Benefits

• Symptom Relief: By eliminating roundworms and tapeworms, Drontal Plus helps relieve symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, lethargy, and poor coat condition, which are commonly associated with worm infections. This leads to a noticeable improvement in your dog’s energy levels, appetite, and overall demeanor.

• Prevents Complications: Untreated worm infections can lead to serious health issues, including malnutrition, intestinal blockages, and anemia, particularly in puppies or immunocompromised dogs. Regular use of Drontal Plus helps prevent these complications, ensuring your dog remains healthy and active.

• Zoonotic Protection: Roundworms can be transmitted to humans, posing a health risk, especially to children or individuals with weakened immune systems. Treating your dog with Drontal Plus reduces the risk of zoonotic transmission, protecting your family as well as your pet.

Usage Instructions

• Dosage: Administer one tablet per 10 kg of body weight. For example, a 10 kg dog requires one tablet, a 20 kg dog requires two tablets, and a 5 kg dog requires half a tablet. Consult your veterinarian to confirm the correct dosage, especially for dogs with specific health conditions or for very small dogs where precise dosing is critical.

• Administration Tips: The tasty formulation allows you to give the tablet directly to your dog as a treat. If your dog is hesitant, you can wrap the tablet in a small piece of food, such as cheese or meat, or mix it into a small portion of wet food. Ensure your dog consumes the entire dose for effective treatment. For best results, administer the tablet on an empty stomach to maximize absorption of the active ingredients.

• Treatment Frequency: Depending on your dog’s lifestyle and risk of exposure to worms (e.g., outdoor dogs, those that hunt, or those in multi-pet households), your veterinarian may recommend deworming every three to six months as a preventative measure. Puppies, which are more susceptible to worms, may require more frequent treatments during their first year.

• Monitoring: After administering Drontal Plus, monitor your dog for any signs of adverse reactions, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy, and contact your veterinarian if you notice anything unusual. You may also notice dead worms in your dog’s feces within a few days of treatment, which is a normal sign that the medication is working.

Ideal For

• Dogs of all ages, from puppies to adult and senior dogs, provided the dosage is adjusted according to their weight and health status.

• Dogs at risk of worms, such as those that spend time outdoors, hunt, or live in multi-pet environments where the risk of worm transmission is higher.

• Pet owners seeking preventative care to maintain their dog’s health through regular deworming, preventing infestations before they become a problem.

Precautions and Safety Information

• Veterinary Consultation: Always consult your veterinarian before administering Drontal Plus, especially if your dog is pregnant, nursing, or has a pre-existing medical condition. Your vet can confirm the presence of worms through a fecal exam and recommend the appropriate treatment plan.

• Not for Human Use: Keep the tablets out of reach of children and avoid handling them if you are pregnant or have a sensitivity to the active ingredients.

• Storage: Store the tablets in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture, to maintain their potency. Ensure the packaging is tightly closed when not in use.

• Side Effects: While Drontal Plus is generally well-tolerated, some dogs may experience mild side effects such as temporary loss of appetite, mild diarrhea, or lethargy. These symptoms typically resolve on their own, but if they persist or worsen, contact your veterinarian immediately.

• Allergies and Sensitivities: If your dog has a known allergy to any of the active ingredients (Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate, or Febantel), do not use this product without veterinary guidance.

• Not for Cats: This specific formulation is designed for dogs only. Do not administer to cats, as they require a different formulation of Drontal tailored to their needs.

Packaging and Presentation

Each box contains two tablets, sufficient for a single treatment cycle for a 20 kg dog or as part of a broader deworming regimen. The packaging features a bright green and white color scheme with an image of a dog, clearly indicating its use for canines. The box highlights the active ingredients (Febantel, Pyrantel Embonate, and Praziquantel), the dosage (1 tablet per 10 kg), and the types of worms targeted (roundworms and tapeworms). The “Plus Tasty” label and bone-shaped tablet image emphasize the palatable nature of the product, making it easier for pet owners to administer.

Why Choose Drontal Plus Tasty Tablets?

Drontal Plus stands out as a trusted choice for dog owners due to its targeted efficacy, powerful active ingredients, and palatable formulation. By addressing roundworms and tapeworms in a single, easy-to-administer dose, it simplifies the deworming process while ensuring your dog’s health and comfort. Whether you’re treating an active infestation or seeking to prevent future infections, Drontal Plus provides a reliable and veterinarian-recommended solution for keeping your dog worm-free, offering peace of mind and a healthier, happier life for your beloved companion.