What are the most effective OTC drug names for deworming of dogs?

Question

If there isn't any most effective OTC drugs, at least the idea where we could get them? - Lionel, Cebu, Philippines

You might be telling me "what kind of worms to be targeted?", but, I think there is this particular deworming drug for all types of worms.

Pls. don't tell me to "go to my vet or ask a vet" thingy. I think there is a particular OTC deworming drug/s for all types of worms. :-)

Answer 1

Panacur, that's going to help you get rid of your worms, and even gets rid of Giardia. Get the liquid Panacur.
1CC (ORALLY) for every 5 lbs of dog.. Use at your own risk.. It's not labeled for Dogs, but the vet will give you the same stuff for your dogs. Does Round, Tape, Whip, Hook, Pin, and ur Giardia.
If you have just worms, give 3 days in a row.. If you have giardia, give 5 days in a row.

Should check with your vet and find out what worms you have before treating, but there ya go.

Answer 2

For deworming a dog, you really shouldnt go over the counter.
In fact, every medication I ever took required a vets approval.

Heartguard is a good brand, but it requires vet approval.
thats one thing where I wouldnt want to trust some over the counter drug with something as serious as heart worms that can really affect a dogs well being.

Are you not caught up with exams and vaccinations as to why you are trying an over the counter dewormer, because it cant be the price since a heart tablet is about $5. If you have access to military vets, we only pay $3 for them.

Its up to you, but like I said I wouldnt want to take a chance on a second rate medication for something so potentially serious without consulting a vet first?

Answer 3

Over the counter dewormers can be very dangerous. These are chemicals you are dealing with! It is best to spend the money to take a stool sample to your vet and find out which worms you need to treat the dog fro. Just guessing and using an all arounder is not wise and un-necessarily drugging an animal. There are a LOT of people whose dogs have suffered major adverse reactions including death from OTC wormers along with flea and tick topicals. Spend the $ and get the dog what he needs from a reliable source.. YOUR VET.

Answer 4

Panacur is the best but the generic brand for that is safeguard. you can purchase this from wal mart the last time i heard. Its a granule form marked specifically for dogs or cats you need to weigh your dog and get the appropriate dosage. Its given on a three day treatment and should be re administered in 2- 3 weeks. It takes care of all worms ( it is no certain but some vets say it takes care of tapeworm as well)

Answer 5

I'm guessing you don't know what kind of worms your dog has. Take it to a vet, a lot of the OTC drugs will only get rid of certain types of worms and you need to know what you are trying to get rid of.

Answer 6

There is no "one" OTC drug that does al ltypes of worms. Also OTC dewormers aren't very effective and they can be dangerous. They have been known to cause gastro intestinal issues and even seizures. It is far better and safer to get the correct dewormer in the correct dosage from your vet.

Answer 7

Don;t go with OTC. Go to a vet. You will get the right thing for your dog. The OTC ones are often useless anyway.

Answer 8

There are specific de-wormers for specific parasites. Remember, a de-wormer is a poison, meant to kill the parasite. Giving your dog the wrong de-wormer can harm him.

You'd probably be better off if you took a stool sample to your vet, and let him analyze it to determine the correct de-wormer, and to determine whether or not you actually need one.

Answer 9

There isn't any. What's the problem? Too cheap to take your dog into the vet?

Answer 10

Ask you vet. Hope this helps.