Wormscreen Worm Treatment for Dogs Pack of 2

Why is regular worm treatment important for your dog?

Regular deworming is crucial for your dog's health, preventing discomfort and serious health issues caused by parasitic infestations. Wormscreen Worm Treatment for Dogs Pack of 2 is an easy-to-administer solution, suitable for puppies from 2 weeks old and adult dogs weighing over 2 kg.

What types of worms does Wormscreen treat?

Wormscreen is formulated to treat mixed infestations of various common worms that affect dogs and puppies, including:

• Roundworms: Such as Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina (late immature and mature forms). These can cause symptoms like a pot-bellied appearance, dull coat, and weight loss.
• Hookworms: Including Uncinaria stenocephala and Ancylostoma caninum (adults). Hookworms attach to the intestinal wall and feed on blood, potentially leading to anaemia.
• Tapeworms: Such as Taenia spp. and Dipylidium caninum. Tapeworms are often transmitted via fleas, highlighting the importance of integrated flea and worm treatment for dogs. Signs can include visible segments around the anus.

By effectively targeting these common parasites, Wormscreen Worm Treatment for Dogs Pack of 2 helps to maintain your dog's digestive health and overall well-being. Always consult the detailed directions for correct dosage and administration to ensure the best results for your pet.

How to use Wormscreen Worm Treatment for Dogs Pack of 2

For oral administration only. Tablets can be given directly to your dog or disguised in their food. No restriction of food access is required before or after treatment.

It is crucial to accurately determine your dog’s body weight to ensure correct dosing. Tablets may be halved or quartered for precise administration.

Recommended Dosage:

• Over 2 kg up to 2.5 kg: 1/4 tablet
• Over 2.5 kg up to 5 kg: 1/2 tablet
• Over 5 kg up to 7.5 kg: 3/4 tablet
• Over 7.5 kg up to 10 kg: 1 tablet
• Over 10 kg up to 15 kg: 1 1/2 tablets
• Over 15 kg up to 20 kg: 2 tablets
• Over 20 kg up to 25 kg: 2 1/2 tablets
• Over 25 kg up to 30 kg: 3 tablets
• Over 30 kg up to 35 kg: 3 1/2 tablets
• Over 35 kg up to 40 kg: 4 tablets

Treatment Schedule:

• Puppies (2 weeks to 12 weeks old): Administer every 2 weeks.
• Puppies (over 12 weeks to 6 months old): Administer every 3 months.
• Nursing Bitches: Treat at the same time as puppies. For Toxocara control, dose 2 weeks after giving birth and every 2 weeks until weaning.
• Adult Dogs: Official veterinary guidance advises that dogs should be wormed a minimum of every 3 months (4 times per annum). However dependent on your  family and pet lifestyle there may be increased risk factors that could indicate more frequent monthly de-worming is required.
• Pregnancy: Do not use in bitches during the first two-thirds of pregnancy. Consult a veterinary surgeon before treating pregnant animals for roundworms.

Always read the package leaflet for full instructions and warnings before use. Do not deviate from these recommendations without veterinary advice.

Important Warnings for Wormscreen Worm Treatment for Dogs Pack of 2

General Precautions:

• For animal treatment only.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Read the package leaflet before use, including all user warnings.
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton.
• Any part-used tablets should be discarded responsibly.

Contraindications & Interactions:

• Do not use in dogs younger than 2 weeks of age and/or weighing less than 2 kg.
• Do not use in animals with a known hypersensitivity to any active substance or excipient.
• Do not exceed the stated dosage, especially when treating pregnant bitches.
• Do not use in bitches during the first two-thirds of pregnancy. Consult a veterinary surgeon before treating pregnant animals for roundworms.
• Do not use simultaneously with piperazine compounds, as this can antagonise the anthelmintic effects.
• Do not use simultaneously with other deworming products without veterinary advice.
• Concurrent use with other cholinergic compounds or substances that inhibit acetylcholinesterase (e.g., organophosphates) may lead to toxicity.
• Concomitant administration with drugs that increase cytochrome P-450 enzymes (e.g., dexamethasone, phenobarbital) may decrease plasma concentrations of praziquantel.

Specific Precautions for Animals:

• In dogs less than 6 weeks old, tapeworm infections are highly uncommon, so treatment with a fixed combination product against cestodes and nematodes may not be necessary.
• To minimise the risk of re-infestation, dog excreta should be collected and properly disposed of for 24 hours following treatment.
• Control of intermediate hosts (e.g., fleas, mice) is essential to prevent re-occurrence of tapeworm infestations, as fleas serve as intermediate hosts for Dipylidium caninum.

User Precautions:

• Wash hands thoroughly after administering the tablet directly or adding it to food.
• In case of accidental ingestion by a person, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet to the physician.

Adverse Reactions:

Very rarely (less than 1 in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports), transient loose stool, diarrhoea, or vomiting may occur.

If you notice any side effects, or suspect the medicine has not worked, contact your veterinarian. You can also report adverse events via the national reporting system at https://www.gov.uk/report-veterinary-medicine-problem/animal-reacts-medicine or email: [email protected].

Disposal:

• Do not dispose of via wastewater.
• Dispose of any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials according to local requirements to help protect the environment. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.

Active Ingredients in Wormscreen Worm Treatment for Dogs Pack of 2

Each tablet contains the following active substances:

• Praziquantel: 50 mg
• Pyrantel Embonate: 144 mg
• Febantel: 150 mg

The tablets are yellow-coloured, round, biconvex with visible darker spots, and cross-scored on one side, allowing for division into halves or quarters.