Drontal™ for cats (pyrantel embonate and praziquantel) is an oral de-worming medication which kills and controls intestinal worms in cats and kittens.

Drontal™ for cats and kittens treats and controls common New Zealand feline gastrointestinal worms including roundworms, tapeworms (including the common flea tapeworm) and hookworms*. *Hookworm is not clinically significant in cats in New Zealand

Safe for kittens from 4 weeks of age. Kittens should be treated at 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks of age, then every 3 months or on veterinary advice. Adult cats (above 6 months of age) should be de-wormed every 3 months. See pack for more information.

Drontal™ for cats combines two active ingredients which includes pyrantel embonate and praziquantel to safely and effectively control common New Zealand feline intestinal parasites in kittens and cats.

The unique combination of active ingredients in Drontal™ for cats (pyrantel embonate and praziquantel) attack the worms in your cat’s gastrointestinal tract, killing and removing the intestinal worms.

Pyrantel embonate targets roundworms and hookworms* in your cat’s gastrointestinal tract, causing spastic paralysis.

Praziquantel targets tapeworms both systemically and in your cat’s gastrointestinal tract resulting in a dead tapeworm digested in your cat’s gut.

Treat your adult cat with Drontal™ for cats every 3 months to help your cat combat intestinal worms. Talk to your vet clinic for more information.

* Hookworm is not clinically significant in cats in New Zealand.

It’s recommended adult cats are treated for intestinal worms once every three months. However, there may be situations when more frequent treatment is required, so always discuss recommended worming protocols with your local vet clinic.

Even if your cat doesn’t go outside, they are still at risk from intestinal worms. Fleas and rodents can carry worm larvae, and it’s often impossible to stop them from getting into your house. If your cat ingests an infected flea when grooming, or if your cat catches an infected mouse, they can become infected with worms.

Its best to de-worm all of your cats including your indoor cats all year round.

Drontal™ for cats is given as a single dose by mouth and may be given on an empty stomach or with food.

Without regular treatment, intestinal worms can pose a risk to you, your family and your pet.

Ensuring all of your pets are de-wormed all year round will protect you, your family and your pet from intestinal worms. It is therefore important that cats are de-wormed effectively to limit environmental contamination and possible infection of humans.

In many cases, you simply won’t know if your cat has worms but that doesn’t mean there aren’t warning signs to look out for. Symptoms can include diarrhoea, you may see spaghetti-like worms in your cat’s stool, or rice-like segments around its bottom. Weight loss, lethargy and a pot belly are also symptoms especially in kittens.

Talk to your vet clinic for more information.

Drontal™ for cats can be used in conjunction with flea treatments such as Advantage™, Advocate™ or Seresto™. Talk to your vet clinic for more information.

Fleas can be infected with the larval stage of the flea tapeworm. If your cat swallows an infected flea when grooming, a tapeworm can develop in your cat’s gut without you even knowing about it.

That’s why it’s so important to ensure all your pets are treated all year round for both fleas and worms. 

There are three main ways your cat can become infected with intestinal worms.

1. Eating worm eggs or larvae in soil, sandpits, grass, etc.

2. Roundworms can be transmitted from a cat to her kittens while they suckle.

3. From eating other infected animals such as rodents, lizards, birds and even insects. (such as swallowing infected fleas when grooming).

Talk to your vet clinic for more information.

Unfortunately you can’t stop your cat from being exposed to worms in the first place. However, regular de-worming with Drontal™ for cats will treat and control common New Zealand feline gastrointestinal worms including roundworms, tapeworms (including the common flea tapeworm) and hookworms*. Talk to your vet clinic for more information.

* Hookworm is not clinically significant in cats in New Zealand.

Until the expiry date printed on the pack. The product should be kept in its original packaging and stored as directed on the label.