🐶 Top Deworming Tablets for Dogs (Broad-Spectrum)

 

1. Drontal Plus

• Works Against: Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms.

• Active Ingredients: Praziquantel, Pyrantel pamoate, Febantel.

• Suitable For: Puppies and adult dogs.

2. Nemex-2 (Pfizer)

• Works Against: Roundworms and hookworms.

• Active Ingredient: Pyrantel pamoate.

• Best For: Puppies and pregnant dogs (safe and gentle).

3. Panacur (Fenbendazole)

• Works Against: Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, some tapeworms, and giardia.

• Active Ingredient: Fenbendazole.

• Good For: Dogs with sensitive stomachs.

4. Sentry HC WormX Plus

• Works Against: 7 species of worms including tapeworms.

• OTC Option: Available without a vet prescription in many places.

5. Virbac Endogard / Caniquantel Plus

• Active Ingredients: Praziquantel + Pyrantel.

• Effective Against: Tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms.

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🐾 Things to Keep in Mind

• Puppy Deworming Schedule: Start at 2 weeks, then every 2 weeks until 8–12 weeks, then monthly until 6 months.

• Adult Dogs: Deworm every 3–6 months or as advised by your vet.

• Symptoms of Worms: Scooting, potbelly, vomiting, diarrhea, visible worms in stool, weight loss.

• Always consult your vet for the right dose and frequency.

Best Deworming Tablets for Dogs in India

1. SkyEc SkyWorm Plus

• Active Ingredients: Praziquantel, Pyrantel Pamoate, Febantel.

• Effective Against: Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms.

• Formulation: Comes in small and large dog variants.

• ✅ Popular in India, budget-friendly and reliable.

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2. Beaphar Worming Tablets

• Ingredients: Nitroscanate, Praziquantel.

• Effective Against: Tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms.

• Often recommended by Indian vets, especially for large breeds.

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3. Intas VetaFine Plus

• Composition: Praziquantel, Pyrantel Embonate, Febantel.

• Similar to Drontal Plus, but Indian-manufactured.

• Broad-spectrum dewormer, safe for puppies (after 3 weeks) and adults.

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4. Drontal Plus (Bayer India)

• Highly trusted and sold by vets across India.

• Reliable brand for deworming puppies and adult dogs.

• More expensive than generics but very effective.

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5. Savavet Kiwof Plus

• Composition: Praziquantel + Pyrantel + Febantel.

• Very similar to Drontal, but cheaper Indian alternative.

• Trusted by many Indian pet owners.

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🐕 Dosage Guide (Always confirm with a vet):

Dog Weight	Tablet Dosage
2–5 kg	½ tablet
6–10 kg	1 tablet
11–20 kg	2 tablets
21–30 kg	3 tablets
31–40 kg	4 tablets

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🗓 Deworming Schedule in India

• Puppies: Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks, then monthly till 6 months.

• Adults: Every 3 months.

• Lactating Mothers: After 2–3 weeks of delivery.

• Street/Foster Dogs: Often need two doses, 10–14 days apart initially.