Broad-Spectrum Intestinal Worm Treatment

Milpro treats all four major intestinal worm groups affecting dogs: roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm. This broad coverage makes it a practical routine allwormer for puppies and adult dogs throughout New Zealand.

Includes Important Tapeworm Coverage

Milpro contains praziquantel to treat common canine tapeworms, including flea tapeworm, Taenia species and hydatid tapeworm. This makes it particularly useful for dogs exposed to fleas, livestock, hunting, scavenging or raw offal.

Tailored Formulations for Different Dog Sizes

Separate Small Dog & Puppy and standard Dog formulations allow the dose to be matched more accurately to your dog’s weight. The range covers puppies weighing from 500g through to large adult dogs, helping avoid unnecessarily large tablets or complicated dosing.

Suitable for Puppies From Two Weeks

Milpro Small Dog & Puppy tablets can be used in puppies from two weeks of age once they weigh at least 500g. Beginning worm treatment early is important because puppies can acquire roundworms before birth or while nursing.

Small, Meat-Flavoured Tablets

Milpro tablets are designed to be small, rounded and highly palatable. Their meat-flavoured film coating helps improve acceptance, which can make routine worming easier for dogs that resist conventional tablets.

Two Complementary Active Ingredients

Milbemycin oxime targets important nematodes such as roundworm, hookworm and whipworm, while praziquantel targets tapeworms. Combining both ingredients allows Milpro to provide broad gastrointestinal worm treatment in one dose.

Convenient Three-Monthly Routine for Most Adults

Most adult dogs can be treated every three months as part of a routine worming programme. A consistent schedule helps control intestinal worms, although dogs with greater parasite exposure may need more frequent treatment recommended by a veterinarian.

Useful Alongside a Separate Flea Treatment

Milpro is a dedicated allwormer and can be used as the intestinal worm component of a wider parasite-control programme. This makes it suitable for owners who already have a preferred flea or tick treatment but still require broad tapeworm and intestinal worm coverage.

Half Tablets Can Be Stored

Where a tablet is divided according to the approved dosing directions, the remaining half can be returned to the original blister and stored for up to six months. Keeping it in the original packaging helps protect the tablet from moisture and deterioration.

Q: What worms does Milpro for Dogs treat?

A: Milpro treats roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm in dogs. Its New Zealand indications include important species such as Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma caninum, Trichuris vulpis, flea tapeworm, Taenia species and hydatid tapeworm.

Q: How often should I give Milpro to my dog?

A: Most adult dogs in New Zealand should be treated every three months. However, dogs that hunt, scavenge, eat raw meat or offal, live around livestock or have recurring flea exposure may require a more frequent schedule recommended by their veterinarian.

Q: Does one dose of Milpro protect my dog for three months?

A: No. The three-month interval is a routine treatment schedule rather than a guarantee that one tablet prevents every new infection for three months. Milpro treats susceptible worms present when it is administered, and your dog can become reinfected afterwards.

Q: What is the Milpro puppy worming schedule?

A: Virbac New Zealand recommends treating puppies at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age, then every three months. Nursing bitches should be treated at the same time as their puppies to help reduce ongoing transmission.

Q: How old does a puppy need to be before taking Milpro?

A: Milpro Small Dog & Puppy tablets may be used from two weeks of age, provided the puppy weighs at least 500g. Puppies younger or lighter than this should not receive the product.

Q: Should Milpro be given with food?

A: Yes. The official New Zealand directions state that Milpro should be administered orally with or after food. It can be offered directly or concealed in a small portion of food, but you should confirm that your dog swallows the complete dose.

Q: Which Milpro tablet does my dog need?

A: The correct formulation depends on your dog’s weight. Milpro Small Dogs & Puppies is used for dogs weighing from 500g to 10kg, while the standard Milpro for Dogs tablet is formulated for dogs weighing 5kg and above. Always use the dosage table for the exact product supplied.

Q: Do I need a prescription to buy Milpro in New Zealand?

A: Milpro can generally be purchased without a veterinary prescription in New Zealand. Veterinary advice remains appropriate for puppies below the labelled age or weight, dogs with ongoing digestive symptoms, suspected heavy worm burdens, or animals receiving other medications.

Q: How much Milpro should I give a 6kg dog?

A: A 6kg dog may be treated with either two Milpro Small Dog & Puppy tablets or the appropriate dose of the standard Milpro Dog formulation, depending on the exact product purchased. Because the tablet strengths differ, always follow the dosing directions printed on the specific pack supplied.

Q: Does Milpro treat tapeworm?

A: Yes. Milpro contains praziquantel and treats important canine tapeworms, including the common flea tapeworm, Taenia species and hydatid tapeworm. Dogs exposed to fleas should also receive effective flea control because swallowing infected fleas can lead to repeated flea tapeworm infections.

Q: Does Milpro kill fleas or ticks?

A: No. Milpro is an oral allwormer and does not kill fleas or ticks. Your dog will need a separate external parasite treatment if flea or tick protection is required.

Q: Can Milpro be used alongside a flea treatment?

A: Milpro is commonly used alongside a separate flea or tick treatment because it focuses on intestinal worm control. Check the active ingredients in every product you use and seek veterinary advice before combining treatments if your dog has a health condition or already receives another medicine containing a similar active ingredient.

Q: What is the difference between Milpro and Drontal?

A: Both are broad-spectrum oral allwormers that treat roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm. Milpro contains milbemycin oxime and praziquantel, while Drontal uses praziquantel with pyrantel and febantel. Milpro may appeal to owners looking for a particularly small, meat-coated tablet, while the best choice ultimately depends on your dog’s weight, acceptance and treatment needs.

Q: Can I save an unused half tablet?

A: Yes. Virbac advises that half tablets can be returned to the original blister packaging and stored for up to six months. Keep the blister inside the outer carton or envelope and store it below 25°C.

Q: Are side effects common with Milpro?

A: Adverse effects are uncommon when Milpro is used according to the label, although any medicine may occasionally cause a reaction. Contact your veterinarian if your dog develops persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, marked lethargy, trembling, poor coordination or another unusual symptom after treatment.