Panacur Granules for Cat & Dogs

Treatment should be repeated when natural re-infection with parasitic worms occurs.  Routine treatment of adult animals with minimal exposure to infection is advisable 2 to 4 times per year.  More frequent treatment, at 6 to 8 weekly intervals is advisable for dogs in kennels.

Routine treatment of adult dogs and cats

Administer 100mg fenbenbazole per 1 kg (2.2 lbs) bodyweight as a single dose.

Practical dosage recommendations:
1 g sachet /dose Treats 2kg (4.4lb) bodyweight as a single dose (1.1 – 2.2kg)
1.8 g sachet / dose Treats 4kg (8.8lb) bodyweight as a single dose (2.2 – 4.4kg)
4.5 g sachet /dose Treats 10kg (22lb) bodyweight as a single dose (5 – 10kg)

For dogs weighing over 10 kg (22 lbs) additional sachets are required according to the additional bodyweight.

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible and then administer one or a combination of the above sachets which most closely doses this bodyweight.

The dose should be administered by mixing into the feed. e.g. For a 9kg dog = 2kg dose (1g sachet) + 4kg dose (1.8g sachet) + 4kg dose (1.8g sachet). i.e. one × 1gram sachet + two × 1.8gm sachets. (10kg dose) or one × 4.5gram sachet (10kg dose)



Pregnant Bitches

Administer 25mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lbs) bodyweight daily from day 40 of pregnancy continuously to 2 days post-whelping (approximately 25 days).

Practical dosage recommendations:
1 g sachet /dose Treats 8kg (17.6lb) bodyweight dosed daily for approx. 25 days
1.8 g sachet / dose Treats 16kg (35.2lb) bodyweight dosed daily for approx. 25 days
4.5 g sachet /dose Treats 40kg (88lb) bodyweight dosed daily for approx. 25 days
For bitches weighing over 40 kg additional sachets are required according to the additional bodyweight.

As this treatment of pregnant bitches is 98% effective puppies from these bitches should themselves be treated with a 3 day course at 2 and 5 weeks of age with Panacur 2.5% or 10% Liquid or Panacur Paste.

Treat the bitch at the same time at the routine adult dose rate (i.e. 100mg/kg as a single dose).

Treatment should be repeated when natural re-infection with parasitic worms occurs. Routine treatment of adult animals with minimal exposure to infection is advisable 2 to 4 times per year. More frequent treatment, at 6 to 8 weekly intervals, is advisable for dogs in kennels.



Weaned puppies and kittens under six months of age

Administer 50mg fenbendazole per 1kg (2.2lb) bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days.

Practical dosage recommendations:

1 g sachet /dose Treats 4kg (8.8lb) bodyweight (minimum weight 2.2kg) dosed daily for three consecutive days (2.2 – 4.4kg)
1.8 g sachet / dose Treats 8kg (17.6lb) bodyweight dosed daily for three consecutive days (4.5– 8kg)
4.5 g sachet /dose Treats 20kg (44lb) bodyweight dosed daily for three consecutive days (10– 20kg)

For dogs/puppies weighing over 20kg (44lbs), additional sachets are required according to the additional bodyweight.

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible and then administer one or a combination of the above sachets, which most closely doses this bodyweight. The dose should be administered by mixing into the feed.

NB. Smaller or unweaned puppies and kittens should be treated with Panacur 2.5% or 10% Liquid Wormer or Panacur Paste.

e.g. For a 9kg puppy = 4kg dose (1gm sachet) + 8kg dose (1.8gm sachet) daily for 3 consecutive days.
i.e. one x 1 gram sachet + one x 1.8 gram sachet (12kg dose) daily for 3 days
or three x 1 gram sachet (12kg dose) daily for 3 days.

Puppies should be treated at 2 weeks of age, 5 weeks of age and again before leaving the breeder's premises. Treatment may also be required at 8 and 12 weeks of age. Thereafter, frequency of treatment can be reduced unless the pups remain in kennels where re-infestation occurs more readily.