What are the side effects of Profender for cats?

What are the active ingredients in Profender® for cats?

What are the active ingredients in Profender® for cats? Profender ® contains two active ingredients: emodepside and praziquantel. Emodepside is an ingredient found only in Profender ® and is effective against adult and immature stages of roundworms and hookworms.

How does Profender ® work?

The active ingredients in Profender ® are absorbed topically through your cat’s skin, reaching the intestinal tract to kill and remove worms. Profender ® removes the stress of pilling your cat.

What is Profender ®?

It utilizes a unique combination of active ingredients not found in any other dewormer for single-dose efficacy, eliminating the need for repeat dosing or follow-up treatment visits for clients and their cats.* Profender ® can safely be used on cats and kittens as young as 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 2.2 lbs. It treats and controls:

What are the active ingredients in Profender®?

Profender ® contains two active ingredients: emodepside and praziquantel. Emodepside is an ingredient found only in Profender ® and is effective against adult and immature stages of roundworms and hookworms. Praziquantel, an ingredient used in several other effective Bayer deworming products, effectively removes tapeworms.

Why choose Profender® dewormer?

It utilizes a unique combination of active ingredients not found in any other dewormer for single-dose efficacy, eliminating the need for repeat dosing or follow-up treatment visits for clients and their cats.* Profender® can safely be used on cats and kittens as young as 8 weeks of age and weighing at least 2.2 lbs.

Can advantage be used on kittens?

Yes, Advantage can be used on kittens – there is no age or weight restriction. Prior to weaning, treatment of the mother protects the litter while in contact. Treat the mother until weaning and individual kittens afterwards.

What are the cat worms Profender treats?

The cat worms that Profender treats are: Each of these cat parasites grow in the cat’s intestines and feast on nutrients the cat intakes. In addition, humans may contract the worms through contact with egg casings found in feces. It’s important to protect your pets and your family from these troublesome cat worms.

How do you use Profender parasiticide on a cat?

Apply to the skin at the recommended minimum dose of 3 mg of emodepside and 12 mg of praziquantel per kg of body weight, equivalent to 0.14 ml profender ® topical parasiticide per kg of body weight. *Cats over 8 kg should be treated with the appropriate combination of profender ® topical parasiticide tubes.

What are the weight ranges and age requirements for Profender® for cats?

PRECAUTIONS: Use with caution in sick or debilitated cats. What are the weight ranges and age requirements for Profender® for cats? Profender ® (emodepside/praziquantel) can be used on cats and kittens that are at least 8 weeks of age and weigh at least 2.2 lbs. Cats over 17.6 lbs. should be treated with the appropriate combination of tubes.

How often should Profender and frontline be applied?

Frontline should be applied monthly although I have suggested its use every three weeks if there’s a heavy infestation of fleas or ticks. I typically only recommend Profender when internal parasites have been confirmed. I hope this helps although, again, my apologies for the delayed reply. Deb Dr. Deb, Cat Veterinarian Category: Cat Veterinary

What is Advantix for dogs and cats?

Advantage is a topical solution that can be applied to either your dog or cat’s skin once per month for flea prevention, and it contains the active ingredient imidacloprid. Advantix is also a topical solution for the treatment and prevention of fleas, ticks, biting flies, mosquitoes and lice on dogs.

How does advantage ® II for cats work?

Advantage ® II for cats combines two active ingredients: Imidacloprid attacks the flea’s nervous system — paralyzing and ultimately killing it. Pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator (IGR) that kills flea eggs and larvae. This combination plays a crucial role in treating and preventing infestations, because: In an existing infestation

What is advantages advantage II for cats?

Advantage II for cats provides multi-stage flea control effectively breaking all flea life-cycle stages for lasting control of flea populations. Advantage II for cats kills adult fleas quickly, within 12 hours, inhibits the development of immature flea life stages and prevents them from reaching the biting adult stage.

How long does it take for Advantage Multi for cats to work?

The medication should be applied three to four spots along the cat’s spine. Advantage Multi for Cats begins to kill fleas within four hours and kills 98% of fleas within 12 hours. After applying your cat’s treatment, wait two hours to pet your cat, and 24 hours to bathe your cat.

How often should I apply Profender ® for cats?

How often should I apply Profender ® for cats? Profender ® (emodepside/praziquantel) can be applied once every 30 days. One dose will kill and remove adult tapeworms and adult and immature stages of roundworms and hookworms.

How does Profender ® work for cats with worms?

The active ingredients in Profender ® are absorbed topically through your cat’s skin reaching the intestinal tract to kill and remove worms. Always consult your veterinarian. The presence of parasites should be confirmed by fecal examination or based on clinical signs and history.

How long does Profender ® last in cats?

After a single dose of Profender ® is applied, the worms are expelled through your cat’s feces. A second treatment should not be necessary. If re-infection occurs, the product can be applied again after 30 days. CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts Profender ® (emodepside/praziquantel) to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

How do I apply Profender ® for cats?

How to apply Profender ® for cats: Remove tube from package. While holding tube in an upright position, remove the cap from the tube. Turn the cap over and place the other end of the cap onto the tip of the tube. Twist the cap to break the seal and then remove cap from the tube.

What age can you give Profender to a kitten?

Profender topical solution may be used on cats and kittens from as young as 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 2.2 pounds (1 kg). Profender for Cats should not be used on other animals. Administer the appropriate combination.

How often can you give Profender to cats for worms?

Frequency of dosing: For the treatment of roundworm (ascarids), hookworm and tapeworm infections, a single dose is effective. In cats where re-infection is common, control can be obtained with monthly application of profender ®, or as directed by a veterinarian.

How much Profender is safe for a kitten?

A significant safety margin was demonstrated for dermal overdoses of profender® in kittens (up to 5 times the maximum dose a kitten would receive in the field) and adult cats (10 times the recommended unit dosage). The clinical signs which were observed can all be attributed to oral uptake of the product.

How long does advantage® II take to work on cats?

A single application of Advantage® II for cats stops biting fleas for one month. However, if the cat has a severe infestation, retreatment within a month may be necessary. See product label for additional information.

Does advantages II for cats work on ticks?

Advantage® II for cats does not kill ticks, but it does effectively break the flea life cycle by killing flea eggs, larvae and adults to help prevent infestation on your pet. How long does Advantage® II for cats take to work?