How much Milbemax should I give my cat?
The minimum recommended dose is 2 mg/kg of milbemycin oxime, and 5 mg/kg of praziquantel. Cats weighing over 8 kg should receive the appropriate combination of tablets. For heartworm prevention, administer MILBEMAX once per month on the same day.
Can cats overdose on Milbemax?
Signs reported following overdose include lethargy, ataxia, muscle tremor, emesis and hypersalivation and death.
How often should I worm my cat with Milbemax?
We recommend MILBEMAX tablets for this. MILBEMAX is available as a palatable tablet and is effective against roundworm, lungworm, tapeworm and numerous other species of worm. Adult cats – deworming should be done every 3-6 months, depending on the cat’s exposure to worms.
Can Milbemax cause diarrhea in cats?
In very rare occasions, especially in young cats, hypersensitivity reactions, systemic signs (such as lethargy), neurological signs (such as ataxia and muscle tremors) and/or gastrointestinal signs (such as emesis and diarrhoea) have been observed after administration of the veterinary medicinal product.
How quickly does Milbemax work in cats?
How quickly does Milbemax Cat work? Milbemax Cat starts working as soon as it is ingested. Worms, if present, may or may not appear in the droppings for up to 48 hours after treatment.
What does Milbemax for cats treat?
Milbemax Cat and Kitten Tablets are used to treat and control roundworm, tapeworm, and hookworm in cats weighing less than 2kgs.
What does Milbemax treat in cats?
Milbemycin oxime and praziquantel. Milbemax delivers broad-spectrum protection for cats and dogs against common intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm* and tapeworm, in a small three-monthly tablet. When given monthly, it also prevents deadly heartworm infection.
How long does Milbemax take to work in cats?
What are the side effects of Milbemax?
In very rare occasions, hypersensitivity reactions, systemic signs (such as lethargy), neurological signs (such as muscle tremors, ataxia and convulsions) and/or gastrointestinal signs (such as emesis, drooling, diarrhoea and anorexia) have been observed in dogs after administration of the veterinary medicinal product.
Should Milbemax be given with food?
ADVICE ON CORRECT ADMINISTRATION MILBEMAX* chewable tablet is given once by oral administration with or after some food.
Are there any milbemax tablets for small cats?
MILBEMAX Flavor-Coated Tablets for Small Cats and Kittens 4 mg milbemycin oxime and 10 mg praziquantel per tablet (beige to brown, oblong) MILBEMAX Flavor-Coated Tablets for Cats 16 mg milbemycin oxime and 40 mg praziquantel per tablet (reddish brown, oblong)
How much milbemycin oxime can a cat take?
The minimum recommended dose is 2 mg/kg of milbemycin oxime, and 5 mg/kg of praziquantel. Cats weighing over 8 kg should receive the appropriate combination of tablets.
How big does a milbemax cat Wormer get?
4-8kg (8.8-18lb) 1 tablet. Milbemax is a monthly tablet for prevention of heartworm, roundworm, hookworm & tapeworm in cats. It is the smallest of all other brands of cat wormers on the market and treats all sizes of cats up to 17lbs (8kg).
Where can I get milbemax tablets in Canada?
Novartis Animal Health Canada encourages you to take the time to read the package insert which describes the use of MILBEMAX ® (milbemycin oxime and praziquantel) as a convenient monthly heartworm preventive and intestinal worm control product. MILBEMAX is only available through veterinarians. The active ingredients in MILBEMAX are:
Is there a milbemax tablet for small cats?
MILBEMAX is available in two strengths for convenient dosing of cats and kittens of various weights. MILBEMAX Flavor-Coated Tablets for Small Cats and Kittens contains 4 mg milbemycin oxime and 10 mg praziquantel per tablet, and MILBEMAX Flavor-Coated Tablets for Cats contains 16 mg milbemycin oxime and 40 mg praziquantel per tablet.
What are the active ingredients in milbemycin for cats?
Its composition is based on two main active ingredients 4 mg of Milbemycin and 10mg of Pazicuantel for small cats and kittens and 16 mg of Milbemycin and 40 mg of Pazicuantel for cats with more than two kilos. Both active principles aim to modify the permeability of the membrane of parasites to certain elements such as chloride ions or calcium.
The minimum recommended dose is 2 mg/kg of milbemycin oxime, and 5 mg/kg of praziquantel. Cats weighing over 8 kg should receive the appropriate combination of tablets.
4-8kg (8.8-18lb) 1 tablet. Milbemax is a monthly tablet for prevention of heartworm, roundworm, hookworm & tapeworm in cats. It is the smallest of all other brands of cat wormers on the market and treats all sizes of cats up to 17lbs (8kg).