6.5.2. Anthelmintics for dogs and cats

The following tables serve as examples of appropriate dosing instructions for dogs and cats. These statements will be determined by the APVMA on a case-by-case basis during product evaluation.

Table 1: Dosage for cats

Parasite/situation

Treatment

Tapeworm

Treat every 3 months

Roundworm or hookworm

Treat at 6, 8, and 12 weeks of age – thereafter every 3 months

Pregnant cats

Treat at mating, before birth of kittens and then every 3 months

Table 2: Dosage for dogs

Parasite/situation

Treatment

Hydatid tapeworm

Dogs should not be fed, or allowed to feed on offal from any species. Dogs in hydatid areas should be treated every 6 weeks

Other tapeworms

Treat every 3 months. A statement regarding flea control should appear on the labels in relation to Dipylidium species (not relevant to Taenia species)

Roundworm and hookworm

Treat at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks – thereafter every 3 months

Whipworm

Treat every 6 to 8 weeks after 3 months of age

Pregnant bitches

Treat at mating, before whelping and then every 3 months

All heartworm products should carry the following instruction:

Treatment for heartworm should occur regularly at [x] intervals
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