Safeguard / Panacur Paste for Cat Dosage??

3056 Views 5 Replies 3 Participants Last post by nittanylioness1, 6 mo ago

Binkocat

Discussion Starter · Apr 8, 2022

Hi everyone! I have done extensive research after taking one of my cats to the ER vet last night for throwing up roundworms. It was a nightmare- he threw up three times, had a fever, and needed fluids. They prescribed my one cat Panacur but refused to give me more for my second cat, which I do understand buttttt I do need to deworm my second cat as well. I’m afraid he might suffer the same and I won’t be able to help him. I live in the city btw so it’s very expensive, was $150 just for the consultation…… I unfortunately won’t be able to take my other cat to the vet until the 1st of next month so pls don’t judge. I was trying to buy something I could get quickly without a prescription so if anyone can PLEASE give me the correct dosage using safeguard it would be greatly appreciated. I keep reading different instructions. My cat is 10 lbs. I’ve ordered it and it will be here tomorrow. Thank you thank you to anyone who can help!!!!

Save

1 - 6 of 6 Posts

Alice In TX/MO

· #2 · Apr 8, 2022

I found two different dosage levels.

1 cc per two pounds of cat. Orally. Three days in a row.

or

Panacur 10% is a white oral suspension of fenbendazole as a ready to administer oral anthelmintic for domestic dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 1 ml contains 100 mg active ingredient fenbendazole.
Dose of 1ml per 1kg bodyweight as a single dose for routine worming.

Google Panacure dosage for cats and read all the information.

Save

Binkocat

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 9, 2022

Alice In TX/MO said:
I found two different dosage levels.

1 cc per two pounds of cat. Orally. Three days in a row.

or

Panacur 10% is a white oral suspension of fenbendazole as a ready to administer oral anthelmintic for domestic dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 1 ml contains 100 mg active ingredient fenbendazole.
Dose of 1ml per 1kg bodyweight as a single dose for routine worming.

Google Panacure dosage for cats and read all the information.

Thank you! Do you know what type of panacur the first one was talking about? I do see these type of dosages but I also see that the horse paste is only 10% compared to the cat and dog 18% and some people saying to use a higher dosage when using horse paste for dogs but don’t know about cats.

Save

Alice In TX/MO

· #4 · Apr 9, 2022 (Edited)

At that strength, it would be the higher volume dose using the horse paste. It is only half as strong as the dog/cat medication you mentioned.

Check the mg of the chemical per ml of medication. I haven’t found 18% available for cats. I did find that strength for rabbits.

Save

nittanylioness1

· #5 · 6 mo ago

Alice In TX/MO said:
I found two different dosage levels. 1 cc per two pounds of cat. Orally. Three days in a row. or Panacur 10% is a white oral suspension of fenbendazole as a ready to administer oral anthelmintic for domestic dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. 1 ml contains 100 mg active ingredient fenbendazole. Dose of 1ml per 1kg bodyweight as a single dose for routine worming. Google Panacure dosage for cats and read all the information.

I understand the concentration needed for each species - but 4 cc's (or ml's) for a typical 8 pound cat is - problematic. The taste of Safeguard suspension, same Panacur 10% concentration, (yes, I've tested it myself to see what the palatability for my cat might be), and it is very salty and very unpleasant. One would have to refill a slender 1 ml syringe with the stuff, while keeping the cat ready for the next shot, and again, and again. After the 1st - good luck. I've tried mixing it with canned cat food, infant chicken puree, hairball malt gel, and all it does it render it a larger portion you must get down the cat's throat. For this reason I stick with Pyrantel Pamoate liquid for roundworms, and the combo pill Drontal (doused in a bit of infant puree) for Roundworms and Tapeworms. Pyrantel Pamoate has the benefit of being acceptable flavor to pets for some odd reason (it's similar to a mild banana flavor which I quite liked myself

). Cats shouldn't like banana, but I suppose it's at least not shockingly bitter or salty that immediately makes them rebel.

See less See more

Save

nittanylioness1

· #6 · 6 mo ago

nittanylioness1 said:
I understand the concentration needed for each species - but 4 cc's (or ml's) for a typical 8 pound cat is - problematic. The taste of Safeguard suspension, same Panacur 10% concentration, (yes, I've tested it myself to see what the palatability for my cat might be), and it is very salty and very unpleasant. One would have to refill a slender 1 ml syringe with the stuff, while keeping the cat ready for the next shot, and again, and again. After the 1st - good luck. I've tried mixing it with canned cat food, infant chicken puree, hairball malt gel, and all it does it render it a larger portion you must get down the cat's throat. For this reason I stick with Pyrantel Pamoate liquid for roundworms, and the combo pill Drontal (doused in a bit of infant puree) for Roundworms and Tapeworms. Pyrantel Pamoate has the benefit of being acceptable flavor to pets for some odd reason (it's similar to a mild banana flavor which I quite liked myself ). Cats shouldn't like banana, but I suppose it's at least not shockingly bitter or salty that immediately makes them rebel.

I should also add that the Pamoate suspension in the similar large bottles like Panacur is 50mg/ml concentration, and the average cat needs only a 1/2 ml (it's not the same dosage as fenbendazole), so half-fill the slender 1ml syringes, a little squirt and YOU ARE DONE.
Repeat in 3-4 weeks, and for good measure a 3rd dose after that.

Bleach soak and clean all litterboxes and litter mats. Hot wash blankets, bed covers etc...

Save

1 - 6 of 6 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month