Drontal Tasty Bone Allwormer for Dogs
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Drontal for Dogs is a broad-spectrum allwormer that treats roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm in one oral dose. Suitable for puppies from two weeks of age, it provides trusted intestinal worm control for dogs throughout every life stage.
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Drontal Tasty Bone Allwormer treats the major gastrointestinal worms affecting dogs, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm. Its three-active formula provides broad-spectrum treatment in a convenient tablet that can be given directly or with food.
Why Choose Drontal for Dogs?
Unlike monthly flea-and-worm combination products, Drontal is a dedicated intestinal wormer. It is particularly useful for owners who already use a separate flea treatment but still need reliable tapeworm and gastrointestinal worm coverage.
Drontal combines three active ingredients that target different worm groups. Pyrantel embonate and febantel work together against nematodes such as roundworm and hookworm, while febantel also treats whipworm. Praziquantel targets tapeworms within the gastrointestinal tract.
The tablets can be given directly by mouth or concealed in a small amount of food, and fasting is not normally required. Always select the correct Drontal product and dose for your dog’s current body weight.
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What Does Drontal for Dogs Treat?
Roundworm
Drontal treats and controls common canine roundworms. Puppies are particularly vulnerable because some roundworms can be passed from their mother before birth or through her milk, which is why worming begins early in life.
Hookworm
The combination of pyrantel embonate and febantel treats hookworms living in the gastrointestinal tract. Heavy infections may contribute to blood loss, anaemia and poor condition, particularly in young dogs.
Whipworm
Drontal treats whipworm in dogs. These parasites live primarily in the large intestine and may cause diarrhoea, irritation and loss of condition when present in significant numbers.
Tapeworm
Praziquantel treats important canine tapeworms, including the common flea tapeworm and Taenia ovis. Because dogs can acquire flea tapeworm by swallowing infected fleas, effective flea control remains an important part of preventing reinfection.
Giardia Cyst Shedding
Drontal for Dogs is also labelled to help control the shedding of cysts from Giardia species. Giardia treatment should be completed under veterinary supervision because diarrhoea can have several causes and environmental hygiene is often necessary to reduce reinfection.
What Drontal Does Not Treat
Drontal is an intestinal worming treatment. It does not provide protection against:
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Ear mites
- Mange mites
It also does not continue killing newly acquired intestinal worms for three months after treatment. The tablet treats susceptible worms present at the time of administration, so repeat treatment is required according to your dog’s age and risk.
How to Give Drontal
Choose the Correct Product
Drontal dog tablets are available in different strengths for different weight ranges. Check your dog’s current weight and use the exact dosing table printed on the packaging supplied.
Do not apply one generic dosage table to every Drontal formulation, as the number of tablets required depends on the strength purchased.
Administration
Give the required dose orally. Depending on the particular format, Drontal may be:
- Given directly by mouth
- Hidden in a small portion of food
- Broken along its score lines when the label permits
Make sure your dog swallows the complete dose. Fasting is not generally required.
Adult Dog Worming Schedule
The New Zealand manufacturer recommends worming adult dogs over six months of age at least every three months for routine gastrointestinal worm control. Dogs that hunt, scavenge, eat raw offal, live on farms or have recurring flea infestations may require a different schedule recommended by a veterinarian.
Puppy Worming Schedule
The manufacturer recommends treating puppies:
- Every two weeks from 2 to 12 weeks of age
- Monthly from 12 weeks until 6 months of age
- At least every three months once older than 6 months
Always follow the directions supplied with the exact product purchased.
Active Ingredients
Praziquantel
Praziquantel targets tapeworms. It damages the parasite and causes it to be broken down within the dog’s gastrointestinal tract.
Pyrantel Embonate
Pyrantel embonate targets roundworm and hookworm, causing paralysis of susceptible worms so they can be removed from the intestinal tract.
Febantel
Febantel acts against roundworm, hookworm and whipworm by disrupting the parasites’ metabolism and internal structure. Its complementary action with pyrantel helps provide broad nematode coverage.
Broad-Spectrum Allwormer for Dogs
Drontal treats the major gastrointestinal worm groups affecting dogs in New Zealand: roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm. This broad coverage makes it a practical routine allwormer for owners who want intestinal worm treatment in one oral dose.
Includes Tapeworm Treatment
Not every flea-and-worm combination treatment covers tapeworm, but Drontal contains praziquantel to target important tapeworm species. This can be particularly useful for dogs exposed to fleas, livestock, raw offal, hunting or scavenging.
Three Complementary Active Ingredients
Drontal combines praziquantel, pyrantel embonate and febantel. Each ingredient acts against particular worm groups, allowing one product to provide broader gastrointestinal coverage than a narrow-spectrum wormer.
Suitable for Puppies From Two Weeks
Routine worm control can begin from two weeks of age when Drontal is dosed according to the product directions. This is important because puppies can acquire intestinal worms very early and require a more frequent treatment schedule than adult dogs.
Helps Control Giardia Cyst Shedding
Drontal for Dogs also has a New Zealand-labelled indication for controlling the shedding of Giardia cysts. Because Giardia-related illness requires appropriate diagnosis, dosing and hygiene measures, this use should be supervised by a veterinarian.
Convenient Oral Administration
The tablet can be administered directly or concealed in food, depending on what your dog accepts most readily. No pre-treatment fasting is generally required, making it easy to include Drontal in a regular worming routine.
Works Alongside Separate Flea Protection
Drontal is a useful choice for owners who already have a preferred flea treatment but need broader intestinal worm coverage. It can form the worming component of a parasite programme without unnecessarily duplicating flea treatment.
Trusted, Established Worming Treatment
Drontal has been used for intestinal worm control for many years and is supported by clear New Zealand-specific treatment recommendations. Its established three-active formula continues to make it a widely recognised option for dogs and puppies.
Q: What worms does Drontal for Dogs treat?
A: Drontal for Dogs treats and controls roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm, including the common flea tapeworm and Taenia ovis. It provides broad gastrointestinal worm coverage through three complementary active ingredients: praziquantel, pyrantel embonate and febantel.
Q: Does Drontal protect my dog for three months?
A: Drontal is generally administered every three months to adult dogs, but this does not mean one dose provides a three-month protective barrier. It treats susceptible worms present when the dose is given. A dog can become reinfected afterwards, so regular repeat treatment and appropriate flea control are important.
Q: How often should I give Drontal to an adult dog?
A: The New Zealand manufacturer recommends treating adult dogs over six months of age at least every three months. Dogs with greater exposure to parasites—including hunting dogs, farm dogs, raw-fed dogs and dogs with flea problems—may require a schedule tailored by their veterinarian.
Q: What is the recommended Drontal puppy worming schedule?
A: Puppies should generally be treated every two weeks from 2 to 12 weeks of age, then monthly until they reach 6 months. After six months, treatment normally moves to the adult schedule of at least once every three months. Follow the packaging supplied with your particular Drontal product.
Q: Does Drontal treat Giardia?
A: Drontal for Dogs is labelled to help control the shedding of Giardia cysts. However, suspected Giardia should be assessed by a veterinarian because diarrhoea has many potential causes, and successful control may also require environmental cleaning and management of reinfection.
Q: Does Drontal kill flea tapeworm?
A: Yes. Drontal contains praziquantel and treats the common flea tapeworm. Because dogs acquire this tapeworm by swallowing infected fleas, Drontal should be combined with effective flea control to reduce the risk of reinfection.
Q: Does Drontal kill fleas or ticks?
A: No. Drontal is an intestinal wormer and does not treat fleas, ticks or mites. Your dog will still require a suitable external parasite treatment if flea or tick protection is needed.
Q: Can Drontal be given with food?
A: Yes. Drontal can generally be given directly by mouth or hidden in a small amount of food, and fasting is not normally required. Make sure your dog consumes the complete prescribed dose rather than leaving part of it behind.
Q: How much Drontal should I give my dog?
A: The correct dose depends on your dog’s current weight and the strength or format of Drontal purchased. Different Drontal tablets cover different weight ranges, so weigh your dog and follow the dosage table printed on that specific pack rather than relying on a universal tablet count.
Q: Can Drontal be used alongside a flea treatment?
A: Drontal is commonly used as the intestinal worming part of a wider parasite programme alongside a separate flea treatment. Avoid unnecessarily combining multiple wormers, however, and obtain veterinary advice when using several parasite products or treating a dog with an existing health condition.
Q: Is Drontal suitable for pregnant or lactating dogs?
A: Suitability can depend on the exact Drontal formulation and stage of pregnancy. Check the precautions on the supplied packaging and consult your veterinarian before treating a pregnant, breeding or lactating dog.
Q: How does Drontal compare with NexGard Spectra?
A: Drontal is a dedicated oral allwormer that covers roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm but does not treat fleas or ticks. NexGard Spectra is a monthly chew that combines external and internal parasite control. Drontal may be preferable when you already use a separate flea treatment or specifically need praziquantel-based tapeworm coverage.
Q: Do I need a prescription to buy Drontal for Dogs?
A: No. Drontal for Dogs can be purchased without a veterinary prescription in New Zealand. Veterinary advice is still recommended for unexplained symptoms, persistent worm infections, suspected Giardia or dogs with existing health concerns.