Wagg & Purr Tapeworm Tablets are for the control of tapeworms in dogs and cats including the hydatid tapeworm in dogs. Price is per tablet - please ensure you order adequate tablets to protect your pet. Tablets will be shipped in pillow pack (see below).
Active Constituent: Each tablet contains Praziquantel 50 mg
Dosage & Administration:
Wagg & Purr Tapeworm Tablet for Dogs and Cats should be given as a single dose by mouth. Fasting prior to dosing is NOT necessary. Weigh animals before treatment.
Dosage for tapeworms (except Spirometra erinacei): 5 mg/kg
Dogs: 1 tablet per 10 kg bodyweight.
Cats: ½ tablet per 5 kg bodyweight
Dosage for Spirometra erinacei: 20 mg/kg
Dogs and Cats: 1 tablet per 2.5 kg bodyweight.
Hydatid tapeworm: Dogs should not be fed, or allowed to feed on, offal from any species. Dogs in hydatid areas should be treated every 6 weeks. It is important to ensure that the dog does not eat offal in order to break the life cycle of the Hydatid Tapeworm. Do not allow access to the carcass of any dead animals.
Other tapeworms: Treat every 3 months.
Shipping in Australia should nominate your vet. All other countries incur International Shipping Fees. We don't ship to all countries, so please be advised that your order will not be charged if we do not ship to your nominated country.