What is Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats?

Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats is an anthelmintic for the treatment of dogs and cats infected with mature and immature stages of nematodes in the respiratory gastro-intestinal tracts. It can also be used for the treatment of weaned kittens and puppies with nematode infections in the gastro-intestinal tract.

Administer 1g Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats per 2.2kg bodyweight as a single dose.

For dogs weighing over 50kg, an extra 1g is required for each additional 2.2kg bodyweight.

The dose should be administered by mixing into the feed. Treatment should be repeated after each re-infection occurs. Routine treatment of adult animals with minimal exposure to infection is advised two to four times per year.  

Weaned kittens and puppies aged under six months: Administer 1g of the wormer per 4.4kg bodyweight daily for three consecutive days mixed into the feed.

For puppies and dogs over 22kg, an extra 1g is required daily for each additional 4.4kg bodyweight.

Puppies should be treated at two weeks old, at five weeks old and then before departing the breeder’s. Treatment may also be needed when they reach eight and 12 weeks’ old. After that, the frequency of treatment can be reduced unless the puppies stay in the  kennels where reinfestation may occur. 

For pregnant bitches: give 1g of the medicine per 8.8kg bodyweight daily from day 40 of pregnancy continuously to two days post-whelping (around 25 days).

For bitches weighing more than 45kg, an extra 1g is required daily for each additional 8.8kg bodyweight. 

To treat and help the control of the lungworm known as Oslerus in dogs, give 1g of the wormer per 4.4kg bodyweight daily for seven consecutive days. 

To assist with the control of lungworm Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in cats, give 0.4g Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats per 4.4kg bodyweight daily for five consecutive days. 

To treat worm infestations in cats and dogs, administer 1g of the wormer per 4.4kg bodyweight each day for three consecutive days.  

How does Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats work?

The active ingredient in Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats is fenbendazole, a broad spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic. It is effective against a range of gastrointestinal parasites.

How to use Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats

It is important that as soon as you receive and open the medication, you read and understand the instructions, especially on the recommended dose. The wormer is for oral use only and should not be administered in any other manner. It is important that you are advised by your vet about the recommended dosage.  

How to order Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats 

Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats is an NFA-VPS medication. You do not need a prescription for this medication. However, we will need some more information about your dog or cat to ensure it is suitable. You will be prompted to answer some additional questions before check-out. Please answer these questions and complete the checkout process. Once our veterinary team reviews and validates your prescription, your order will be dispatched from the pharmacy to you by your chosen delivery method.