sandgrubber Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I came across the following tip on a Beagle breeder's website. Wonder what others think of the idea (she also gives dosage/lb) http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/health/canine-intestinal-worms-and-inexpensive-treatment Fenbendazole (Safe-Guard or Panacur) is one of the safest dewormers on the market. Fasting is not required and it is safe during pregnancy and lactation. This is a list of the attributes of the Benzimidazole (BZD) type dewormers such as Fenbendazole: - Actions: the antiparasitic action of Fenbendazole paste 10% is believed to be due to the inhibition of energy metabolism in the parasite - Contraindications: no known contraindications observed, even when administered to young, sick, or debilitated animals - Very wide margin of safety with regards to dose If you have a kennel of dogs, then buying the Safe-Guard 10% suspension horse/cattle dewormer will definitely save you a lot of money each year. This deworming treatment will stay effective for up to three (3) years if kept refrigerated once opened. Don't wait until you see worms in your dog's feces before treating them, but rather be proactive in deworming your dogs. You should deworm bitches before breeding, during the last week of pregnancy, and each time you deworm your pups. Treat pups with the appropriate dewormers described above at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age. Also, treat all of your Beagles every other month. Also curious to know if anyone uses Ivomectin meant for livestock . . . the canine stuff is 10 to 100 x more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 It is used at the shelter for puppies. The downside is you have to give the doseage three days in a row and it taste horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I have been using it for at least 20 years or more. Yes, it is great. The only problem is that it should be used 3 days running. Why would you want to dose pups three days running when you may do the worming job on one day is my thought. But as I said it is a great product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensmyst00 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I Have used it on my older dogs and love it! Okay so the having to give for 3 consecutive days is a bit of a pain . Having used both Drontal and Canex over the years I have found that the fenbendozol doesn't have the same side effects Ie no diarrhea, vomiting or lack of energy after worming as I have had using the other two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara&Heidi Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Does anyone know if it does the Hydatid Tapeworm and if it's definitely safer than Drontal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Does anyone know if it does the Hydatid Tapeworm and if it's definitely safer than Drontal? No, to the best of my knowledge it does not do for Hydatid Tapeworm, or maybe I should say it didn't when I used it last. Edited July 28, 2011 by oakway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara&Heidi Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Does anyone know if it does the Hydatid Tapeworm and if it's definitely safer than Drontal? No, to the best of my knowledge it does not do for Hydatid Tapeworm, or maybe I should say it didn't when I used it last. Ok thanks, I tried Googling it but with no luck... I'll stick to Drontal then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensmyst00 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 The specialist vet I got it from said it covered all worms including hydatid tapeworms. As my dog was having unexplained weight loss issues we needed to rule out worms as a possible cause. She used it as it works better than Drontal, Canex and Popantenol (I think I spelled that right). This is just my experience and what I have been told when i used it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 It's used to treat giardia which can cause weight loss. I use Panacur for my puppies, it is very gentle on them and doesn't cause any upset like other wormers can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 It does do some tape worms but not all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks everyone. Sounds like a good solution for me. My Labs will eat almost anything, so it shouldn't be hard to get it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Update: Even Labs don't like the stuff. But if you mix it with a bit of sour cream . . . . yummmmmm! it goes right down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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