Dogs with worms are a direct path to developing related diseases, including gastrointestinal, liver, and lung damage. Furthermore, a dog with worms can infect all family members. Children are especially vulnerable. Deworming should be performed regularly, once every 3-4 months. Treatment is mandatory before vaccinations and before mating. The best deworming medications for dogs can eliminate parasites in a single dose.
Milbemax (France)
Milbemax is well tolerated by dogs of different breeds and ages (except collies)
A French-made drug, 1 tablet of which is designed for a large/medium adult dog weighing 5–15 kg.
When calculating the number of tablets, it is recommended to round down to the nearest whole number to avoid overdose.
Table: Milbemax dosage for dogs
| Animal weight, kg | Number of tablets, pcs. |
| 5–15 | 1 |
| 25–50 | 2 |
| 50–75 | 3 |
Milbemax actively affects parasites of the nematode and cestode classes, the effect occurs after the first application.
For small breeds or puppies (1–5 kg), a medicinal product with a reduced dosage of the main active ingredient (praziquantel) is available.
The drug should not be used for dogs of certain breeds and animals with liver or kidney disease.
"Kaniquantel Plus" (Germany)
The tablets act very quickly and effectively, do not worsen the pet's well-being and do not cause discomfort. More details: https://zooshef.ru/products/kanikvantel_pljus_xl_antigelmintnoe_sredstvo_dlja_sobak_i_koshek.htm
The drug is available in tablet and gel form; its main active ingredient is praziquantel. It is effective against nematodes and flatworms.
Give to your dog on an empty stomach at a rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight. Do not administer to puppies under 3 months of age or pregnant bitches.
The release of tablets in an increased dosage (XL), designed for 20 kg of animal weight, is envisaged.
Drontal Plus (Germany)
Thanks to the flavor additive, the drug is easily consumed by dogs.
The main components are pyrantel and praziquantel. The drug is effective against trematodes and roundworms and is taken at a dose of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight. Take the tablet on an empty stomach in the morning.
For ease of use, the tablets have a meaty aroma and are bone-shaped.
The drug is not allowed to be used in bitches during pregnancy.
It is better to give puppies "Drontal Junior" - a specially developed product in the form of a suspension.
Polivercan (France)
Violations of the drug dosage regimen should be avoided, as this may lead to a decrease in its effectiveness.
The product is available in sugar cube form, making it easy to feed to your pet. The dosage is 1 cube per 10 kg of body weight.
Active against nematodes and cestodes. Active ingredients: niclosamide and oxibendazole. Dogs are fed the drug from the owner's hand; the cubes can be dissolved in water or added to food.
In some cases, a dog may experience short-term intestinal upset.
Contraindications: dogs under 4 weeks of age and pregnant bitches.
"Advocate"
When treating large animals, the contents of the pipettes are applied to the skin in 3-4 places
A highly effective drug with a comprehensive effect on roundworms and ecoparasites (fleas, scabies mites). It comes in the form of drops that are applied to the dog's withers and penetrate the skin into the animal's bloodstream. This drug is used to treat dirofilariasis (a type of nematode helminth).
The drops are applied once to intact, dry skin in 2-3 places, after which the animal should not be allowed to bathe.
The maximum effect occurs 3–8 days after application.
There are no side effects, contraindications include age up to 7 weeks and weakened state of the dog’s body.
Regular use of anthelmintic drugs will help maintain the health of both the dog and all family members.
