Drontal Puppy Liquid Wormer

Drontal Puppy Liquid Wormer targets roundworms, hookworms and whipworms in puppies from 2 weeks to 1 year of age and weighing over 0.6kg. It combines the two active ingredients pyrantel and febantel, which target and kill the worms, which are then passed out of your puppy in their faeces.

Drontal Puppy Liquid Wormer kills roundworms, hookworms and whipworms, including:

• Roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina)
• Hookworm (Uncinaria stenocephala and Ancylostoma caninum)
• Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis)

As with all medicines, side effects are possible but very uncommon. If you notice any adverse signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea or other signs that concern you after using Drontal Puppy Liquid Wormer, please speak to your vet as soon as possible.

It is recommended that treatment should be started from 2 weeks of age and should be performed repeatedly once every 2 weeks until weaning. Thereafter you should ensure your puppy/dog is on a regular treatment plan.

Drontal Puppy Liquid Wormer is for puppies at least two weeks old and 0.6kg in bodyweight.

Yes, puppy roundworms (Toxocara canis) hookworms can all cause disease in people and it is one of the reasons why regularly worming our pets is so important.

People who are particularly at risk include pregnant women, babies, toddlers and immunocompromised individuals such as the elderly, diabetics and people with HIV-infection.*

Infection may occur if a person swallows the microscopic roundworm eggs, for example having picked them up on their hands from contaminated soil. The real damage is done by the larvae (active immature form) of the worm, as they migrate through a person’s body from the gut. In rare cases, if the larvae end up in a person’s eye, it can lead to blindness. Hookworm larvae can also cause problems if they come into contact with your bare skin, they can burrow into it, causing itching, irritation and visible tracks. This is a condition called Cutaneous Larva Migrans (CLM) or ‘creeping eruption’.

The problem is that often, you can’t. Young puppies are highly susceptible to roundworms and can be infected in their mother’s womb or via their milk.

Symptoms such as a pot-bellied appearance, vomiting, diarrhoea, a dull lifeless coat, loss of appetite and lack of energy may occur. If you notice any of these signs in your puppy you should consult your vet for advice.

Worm infestation can be fatal in puppies and often it doesn’t show many obvious signs. It’s important to remember that worms can cause disease in people too, so regular worming of your puppy will give you peace of mind that you are helping keep these unwanted visitors away from them and your family.

Unfortunately, no, young puppies can be infected with roundworms in their mother’s womb or via their milk.