Drontal Plus® Tablets for Dogs

What Drontal Plus Is and How It Works

Drontal Plus® is a veterinary anthelmintic for dogs. It combines praziquantel, pyrantel pamoate, and febantel to treat common intestinal worms. This page explains what it is, how it is used, and how to order with US delivery from Canada. You can also review options and compare cash pricing without insurance.

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This medicine targets multiple parasites in one oral dose. Praziquantel acts against tapeworms by disrupting parasite cell membranes. Pyrantel paralyzes susceptible roundworms and hookworms at the neuromuscular junction. Febantel is converted to fenbendazole in the body, extending coverage to whipworms. The combination helps address mixed intestinal parasite infections in dogs.

Who It’s For

This treatment is indicated for the removal of tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms in dogs. It is suitable for adult dogs and for puppies once of appropriate age and weight, as directed by a veterinarian. Many clinics use a deworming protocol that includes fecal testing and follow-up to reduce reinfestation.

Do not use in puppies younger than the labeled minimum age or under the minimum body weight. Avoid use in dogs with known hypersensitivity to praziquantel, pyrantel, or febantel. Safety in pregnant or lactating dogs may be limited; your veterinarian will assess risks and benefits. Cats require different products and should not receive canine tablets.

For condition details and typical signs, see these resources on Canine Tapeworm Infection and Canine Roundworm Infection. For tapeworm-focused care, you can also read our article Droncit for Cats and Dogs.

Dosage and Usage

The tablets are given by mouth as a single administration based on body weight. Your veterinarian will determine the drontal plus dosage appropriate for your dog. Give the dose with a small amount of food if preferred, or on an empty stomach if tolerated. Do not crush unless directed; many dogs accept the palatable taste tabs whole.

Weigh your dog accurately before dosing. Follow label-based weight banding and tablet fractions when needed. Puppies may require additional dosing as part of a clinic’s deworming schedule; your veterinarian will guide timing. If worm exposure continues, a periodic fecal exam may be recommended to check for re-infection.

When deworming households with multiple pets, treat animals individually under veterinary advice. Use appropriate flea control to reduce tapeworm reinfestation risk from fleas (Dipylidium caninum). Always follow the official label and your prescriber’s directions.

Strengths and Forms

This product is supplied as chewable Taste Tabs for dogs. Availability may vary by size and package count.

Packaging is often color-coded by size to simplify selection. Your veterinarian will match the strength to your dog’s weight. Use only the labeled canine tablets; do not substitute feline products.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a scheduled dose in a multi-dose plan, give it when remembered the same day. If it is close to the next planned administration, skip the missed one and resume the regular plan. Do not double up. Contact your veterinarian for guidance if vomiting occurs soon after dosing.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store the tablets in the original blister or container, closed tightly and protected from moisture. Keep drontal tabs out of reach of children and other animals. Avoid excessive heat and light. Do not use tablets that are chipped, discolored, or past the labeled expiry date.

When traveling, carry the medicine in original packaging with your dog’s name and your veterinarian’s instructions. Pack enough tablets for the full course and a small extra margin. Keep a copy of the prescription or a clinic summary in case of questions during travel. Use child-resistant containers and place tablets in a secure part of your luggage.

Benefits

This dewormer offers broad-spectrum coverage of common canine intestinal parasites. The combination of three active ingredients helps address mixed infections. The taste-masked form can improve acceptance. Single-visit dosing is convenient for many households.

Size-specific options support small dogs, medium breeds, and large dogs. Many puppies tolerate the chewable form well when given with a small amount of food. The treatment is compatible with standard flea control programs, which helps lower tapeworm reinfection risk.

Side Effects and Safety

• Digestive upset: vomiting or soft stool
• Decreased appetite: transient and mild
• Lethargy: usually short-lived
• Drooling: especially with chewing or taste sensitivity
• Rare neurologic signs: tremors or incoordination

Serious reactions are uncommon but can include severe vomiting, facial swelling, hives, or collapse, which may signal an allergic response. Dogs with heavy worm burdens may pass visible worms after treatment. Use caution in debilitated animals, in breeding stock when safety is not established, or when combining with other anthelmintics. Seek veterinary care for persistent or severe adverse effects.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your veterinarian about all products your dog receives, including monthly preventives, supplements, and over-the-counter dewormers. Piperazine can antagonize pyrantel; avoid combining unless your veterinarian advises. Use caution with other cholinergic agents. This medicine is for dogs only; do not give to cats.

Flea control reduces the risk of Dipylidium tapeworm reinfestation. Clean the environment to remove eggs and larvae from surfaces, bedding, and yards. If Giardia is suspected, your veterinarian may recommend diagnostic testing and a different regimen; the label indications focus on common intestinal helminths.

What to Expect Over Time

After dosing, some dogs may pass worms or segments in stool. Stool consistency may change briefly. Appetite and activity typically return to baseline after any mild, short-term effects. Your clinic may recommend a follow-up fecal exam to confirm clearance.

Dogs with ongoing exposure risks, such as in multi-pet homes or areas with high parasite prevalence, often benefit from periodic testing. Monthly preventives may help reduce future parasitic burdens, but they do not replace targeted deworming when needed. Adherence to label directions and environmental hygiene can improve outcomes.

Compare With Alternatives

Some households use a monthly broad-spectrum preventive instead of episodic deworming. Products like Interceptor Plus combine heartworm prevention with intestinal parasite control. For certain indications, a benzimidazole suspension such as Panacur Suspension may be recommended by your veterinarian.

Pricing and Access

Compare package sizes and pick the strength matched to your dog’s weight. Ordering through CanadianInsulin keeps Canadian pricing transparent with US shipping from Canada. If you pay out of pocket, you can review options suited to deworming for dogs without insurance. Checkout is straightforward, and encrypted checkout protects your information.

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Availability and Substitutions

Supply may vary by strength and count. If a specific size is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative dosing plan or a different product. You can also browse broader options in Pet Medications.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This tablet is intended for dogs requiring treatment for common intestinal worms. It may not be suitable for very young puppies below labeled thresholds, pregnant or lactating dogs when safety is not established, or dogs with known hypersensitivity to the components. Your veterinarian will decide if this medicine fits your dog’s needs.

Cost-saving ideas include matching the correct tablet size to minimize splitting, consolidating items for one prescription fill, and using reminder tools to avoid missed doses. Multi-pet households may reduce clinic visits by synchronizing fecal testing schedules. Set refill reminders so you have tablets on hand before planned deworming for puppies and adult dogs.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Weight-based plan: how many tablets and how often
• Parasite targets: which worms are addressed
• Follow-up testing: timing for fecal rechecks
• Household strategy: treating other pets safely
• Prevention plan: role of monthly preventives
• Safety factors: pregnancy, lactation, or comorbidities

Authoritative Sources

For detailed, label-aligned information from the manufacturer, see the product page on Elanco, the current brand owner. For federal veterinary references, review the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. For Canadian reference listings, consult the Health Canada Drug Product Database.

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