Piperazine is considered Class A for pregnancy
(according to Plumb Veterinary drug manual), which means it is PROBABLY safe, although specific studies may not have proved the safety of all drugs in dogs and cats, there are no reports of adverse effects in laboratory animals or women.
How do you treat a pregnant dog with worms?
Can you give a dog worm medicine when pregnant?
Proven Safety. SAFE-GUARD Canine Dewormer is
safe even for puppies and pregnant dogs
and has no known drug interactions.
What happens if you worm a pregnant dog?
These intestinal parasites
can cause puppies to cough if they get into their lungs
. Plus, both roundworms and hookworms can infect humans, so you definitely don't want them in your dog or puppies. Your dog's large intestine can become a host for both tapeworms and whipworms.
How much piperazine can I give my dog?
In dogs and cats, piperazine is dosed at
25 to 50 mg per pound (50 to 110 mg/kg)
. This dose may need to be repeated in 21 days. For animals under 5 pounds (2.5 kg), the maximum dose should not exceed 150 mg. Be certain to give this medicine in the manner advised by your veterinarian.
What is the side effect of piperazine?
Side-effects include
gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dizziness and urticaria
. Seizures occur rarely, and piperazine is contraindicated in patients who have a history of a seizure disorder. Piperazine and pyrantel pamoate are antagonistic and should not be co-administered.
Can you give pyrantel to pregnant dogs?
Pyrantel (Nemex®, Strongid®, others) – effective against roundworms and hookworms. Inexpensive and easy to administer. For dogs and cats.
Is safe to give to pregnant animals
and to neonatal puppies and kittens.
How often should I worm my pregnant dog?
Rather than one big dose every 12 weeks the approach for pregnant dogs shifts to little and often, with
small doses given daily
as the pregnancy hits mid-term all the way through until after the puppies have been born.
How much panacur should I give my pregnant dog?
For pregnant dogs dose of
0.5ml per 2kg bodyweight from day 40 of pregnancy to 2 days post-whelping
. For puppies and Kittens dose of 0.5ml per 1kg body weight for 3 consecutive days.
Can piperazine citrate be used for dogs?
Piperazine Citrate is
indicated for the treatment and control of intestinal infections/ infestations of dogs and cats
, and may be used from 2 weeks of age.
How much piperazine do I give my puppy?
RECOMMENDED DOSE*:
Puppies and Kittens:
200mg/kg as a single dose (1 tablet per 2.5 kg bodyweight)
. Subsequent doses: every 2 weeks of age until 3 months of age and then at 3 monthly intervals.
What is piperazine citrate used for?
Anthelmintics are used in the treatment of worm infections. Piperazine is used to treat:
common roundworms (ascariasis) and
.
pinworms (enterobiasis; oxyuriasis)
.
What class of drug is piperazine?
Organic compound
What is the action of piperazine?
Mechanism of action
Piperazine
acts as a γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonist, causing chloride channel opening, neural hyperpolarization and flaccid paralysis of susceptible parasites
. Affected worms are then expelled from their predilection sites by normal enteric movements.
Can humans take piperazine?
piperazine, also called hexahydropyrazine, anthelmintic drug used in the treatment of intestinal roundworm infection in humans and domestic animals (including poultry) and against pinworm infection in humans.
It is administered orally, in repeated doses, usually as the citrate salt
.
Can I give my dog dewormer if he doesn't have worms?
Most dewormers for dogs are very safe and do not have much impact on the system other than to do their job and
make sure the dog doesn't have worms
.
Can you give praziquantel to a pregnant dog?
What dogs/cats should not take this medication? Praziquantel + pyrantel pamoate are
safe to use in breeding and pregnant animals
.
Is Nemex 2 safe for pregnant dogs?
Nemex 2 wormer eliminates roundworms and hookworms in puppies and adult dogs. Ideal for small dogs and
approved for use in pregnant females
, it can be given directly or mixed with food.
What is the best flea treatment for pregnant dogs?
FRONTLINE® Spot On
is licensed for use in pregnant and lactating cats and dogs. FRONTLINE Plus® is licensed for use in pregnant cats and dogs, and lactating dogs.
Can NexGard be given to pregnant dogs?
NexGard is for use in dogs only. The most frequently reported adverse reactions included pruritus, vomiting, dry/flaky skin, diarrhea, lethargy, and lack of appetite.
The safe use of NexGard in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated
. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures.
