Drontal® Tablets for Cats

These tablets are a broad-spectrum feline dewormer. They target common roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms, and this page explains dosing, safety, and storage so you can place an order with US delivery from Canada without insurance. You will also see access options and practical use tips.

What Drontal® Is and How It Works

This medicine combines two actives used in cats. Praziquantel compromises the tapeworm’s outer surface, which helps the gut clear the parasite. Pyrantel pamoate causes paralysis in susceptible roundworms and hookworms, allowing normal intestinal movement to remove them. CanadianInsulin.com is a prescription referral platform. We verify prescriptions with your prescriber when required, and licensed Canadian pharmacies dispense your order. For tapeworm-focused details, see Tapeworm Treatment.

Who It’s For

This treatment is used for cats and kittens when a veterinarian confirms or suspects intestinal worms covered by its spectrum. It may be considered for indoor and outdoor cats, multi-cat homes, and shelter settings. Avoid use in very young kittens or in animals with known hypersensitivity to any component. Use caution in debilitated, underweight, or pregnant cats, and follow your veterinarian’s guidance for nursing queens.

If you’re comparing options for your pet’s care, you can browse our Pet Medications category for related therapies.

Dosage and Usage

Drontal dose for cats follows labeled weight bands. Give the tablets by mouth as a single administration on the treatment day. If hiding in food, ensure the full dose is consumed at one time.

• 2–3 lb: typically half a tablet
• 4–8 lb: typically one tablet
• 9–12 lb: typically one and a half tablets
• 13–16 lb: typically two tablets

These weight bands are widely published on the label; confirm the exact schedule for your cat’s weight. Swallowing whole is preferred, but scoring helps split doses when needed. Many clinicians recommend environmental control as well, since fleas can transmit tapeworms. Repeat treatment may be advised depending on exposure risk; follow the official label or your veterinarian’s plan.

Strengths and Forms

Drontal 18.2 mg refers to the praziquantel content per feline tablet. Each tablet also contains pyrantel as the active nematocide (pyrantel base amount per tablet as listed on the label). Film-coated tablets come in blister or bottle packs. Availability and pack size may vary by pharmacy and lot.

Missed Dose and Timing

Drontal dosing for cats is commonly a one-day treatment. If a scheduled administration is missed, give it when you remember on the same day if possible. Do not double the amount at the next opportunity. For ongoing risk of reinfection, your veterinarian may recommend periodic retreatment based on lifestyle and regional parasite exposure.

Storage and Travel Basics

Keep tablets in the original packaging, closed, and stored at typical room conditions away from moisture and direct heat. Protect from light and keep out of reach of children and other animals. When traveling, carry the product in the labeled container and a copy of your pet’s prescription or clinic directions if applicable. Do not store in a hot vehicle. If you need to split tablets, use a clean pill cutter and give the remaining portion promptly according to label instructions.

Benefits

This therapy offers broad intestinal parasite coverage in cats. It targets tapeworms along with common hookworms and roundworms. A single-day administration is convenient for many families. Scored tablets help support accurate dosing for a range of weights. Using a trusted anthelmintic can simplify parasite control plans designed by your veterinarian.

Side Effects and Safety

• Mild vomiting or regurgitation
• Soft stool or transient diarrhea
• Decreased appetite for a short period
• Drooling or lip licking after dosing
• Lethargy or restlessness

Serious reactions are uncommon but may include pronounced vomiting, facial swelling, hives, severe lethargy, or neurologic signs. Stop the medicine and contact your veterinarian if concerning symptoms occur. Kittens and senior cats may be more sensitive and should be monitored after dosing. If a flea infestation is present, address fleas to reduce tapeworm reinfection.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your veterinarian about all medicines and supplements your cat takes. Piperazine may interact with pyrantel’s activity, so concurrent use is typically avoided unless directed by a veterinarian. Be cautious with additional anthelmintics given the same day. Use in pregnant or nursing cats only as advised. Do not give to species other than cats. If your cat has a history of intestinal obstruction or severe illness, ask your veterinarian before using any dewormer. For broader parasite strategies, your clinic may combine intestinal and external parasite control based on risk.

What to Expect Over Time

After treatment, you may notice dead or disintegrated worms passed in the stool. Appetite and behavior generally remain stable, though mild stomach upset can occur. Reducing exposure to intermediate hosts, such as fleas and rodents, supports longer-term control. Good litterbox hygiene, prompt feces disposal, and monthly parasite prevention as advised can lower reinfection risk. For related reading on anti-infectives used in pets, see Pet Antibiotics Online and this Dosage Guide.

Compare With Alternatives

Some cats benefit from a topical option. Your veterinarian may consider Profender® for cats who cannot take oral tablets. If a multi-worm oral product suits your cat, Milbemax® is another prescription alternative used in many feline parasite programs. For additional background on tapeworm control, explore our article on Tapeworm Treatment.

Pricing and Access

We list transparent options so you can compare package sizes and pharmacy sources. Drontal for cats Canadian pricing helps many families manage pet care budgets. Orders Ship from Canada to US with reliable fulfilment. You can start by adding the item to cart, uploading your veterinarian’s prescription if required, and completing an encrypted checkout. For guidance on broader pet therapies and when antibiotics are appropriate, see our Pet Antibiotics Online resource.

Availability and Substitutions

If a specific pack size is unavailable, a veterinarian may suggest an alternative with comparable spectrum. Pharmacy inventory can vary by time and lot. Your order will be dispensed by a licensed Canadian pharmacy when the prescription is verified. You can also review the wider Pet Medications lineup to understand other parasite-control tools.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Cats with confirmed or suspected intestinal worms covered by this spectrum may be suitable candidates when deemed appropriate by a veterinarian. Avoid use in very young kittens or those with known allergies to ingredients. If your cat is hard to pill, ask about techniques or alternatives. To save on costs, consider multi-month supplies when appropriate, coordinate refills to avoid urgent purchases, and pair deworming with flea control to reduce repeat treatments. Set reminders for follow-up doses if your veterinarian recommends periodic retreatment based on risk.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Worm coverage: Which parasites are most likely for my cat’s lifestyle?
• Dose planning: What is the right weight band for today’s weight?
• Retreatment: When should we repeat dosing for ongoing exposure?
• Combination use: Should we pair this with flea control to limit tapeworm risk?
• Side effects: What signs after dosing should prompt a call?
• Alternatives: If pilling is difficult, which topical or oral options fit?

Authoritative Sources

For official product and safety information, consult these sources:

• Manufacturer Label
• FDA CVM
• Health Canada DPD

Ready to proceed with this feline dewormer? Order from CanadianInsulin with US shipping from Canada and express shipping. Add to cart, provide your veterinarian’s prescription when required, and we will handle pharmacy fulfilment. This information is not a substitute for veterinary advice; always follow the official label and your veterinarian’s direction.