Review of the drug Prazicide for cats and kittens: instructions for use, reviews

Preventive treatment of pets against helminths is mandatory item when keeping them.
Even if a pet does not go outside, it can become infected with helminths through the owner’s shoes, objects brought from the street, grass collected from the street, soil for indoor plants, etc. Some types of worms can be transmitted from pets to humans. The topic of deworming is especially relevant if there are children in the house.

In the fight against parasites, veterinary pharmacology offers a wide range of means. Let's look at the drug Prazicide for cats: how to give it, dosage, possible side effects and contraindications.

Composition and action

Prazicide contains two active components:

• pyrantel pamoate;
• Praziquantel

Thanks to a well-developed formula, the drug does not have a negative effect on the most important organs and systems of the pet, while it has a detrimental effect on intestinal parasites. Pyrantel pamoate is a synthetic broad-spectrum anthelmintic substance. Getting through the stomach into the intestines, pyrantel blocks the neuromuscular system of the parasite, causing its further death.

Pyrantel pamoate is active against nematodes - roundworms that parasitize the intestines of cats. The substance acts on mature and immature helminths, but is ineffective against migrating larvae.

Pyrantel has a targeted effect on the following types of roundworms:

• roundworms;
• pinworms;
• hookworms and others.

Pyrantel pamoate does not act on tapeworms, therefore, in order to maximally rid a pet of parasites, the anthelmintic drug contains another active ingredient - praziquantel. Its action is aimed at tapeworms and flukes that parasitize the intestines of pets.

By increasing the permeability of cell membranes in parasites, praziquantel causes muscle contraction, which leads to paralysis and then to the death of the helminth. The important point is that the worms are excreted in feces from the cat's intestines, paralyzed, and die outside the animal's body. This protects the pet’s body from toxins caused by the massive death of parasites.

Praziquantel is effective:

• for trematodes (clonorchiasis, opisthorchiasis, schistosomiasis, etc.);
• cestodiasis (diphyllobothriasis, teniarynchosis, taeniasis);
• cysticercosis;
• neurocysticercosis.

Thus, thanks to two active ingredients in the composition of the drug, the complex effect of Prazicide is achieved. Therefore, to achieve a preventive or therapeutic result, a single treatment is sufficient.

Owner reviews

My husband and I adopted a kitten: affectionate, mischievous, playful. It is growing by leaps and bounds. And now the time has come to worm him. Despite the fact that he sits at home and eats only luxury food, there were worms. Let's go buy some medicine. As expected, we consulted with the veterinarian, they said that the kitten is picky and we need something that can be put in it without any problems. The doctor recommended Prazicide-suspension 20, and the price pleasantly surprised us, only 68 rubles. She explained in detail how it should be used. Our kitten weighs 1.7 kg, which means we had to pour 1.7 ml into it. When they started bringing a syringe to him, I thought he would go crazy: he screamed and struggled, although this had not happened before. I barely poured 0.2 ml into him, as they said, at the root of his tongue, and then the horror began! My kitten began to shake fitfully, and foam started coming out of his mouth... FOAM!!!! He hid under a chair, coughing and spitting foam, so much so that it seemed like he had eaten a packet of powder. But it was only 0.2 ml, it’s scary to imagine what it would have been like from 1.7 ml! The kitten was calmed down, they wiped its mouth, it was completely calm, they washed its tongue with water from a syringe and put it to bed. I started reading about this drug, and they wrote there that it is DANGEROUS FOR CATS!!! That he not only poisons them, but also kills, KILLS!!! and this was written about adult cats, so what can we say about a 3-month-old kitten! There is only one conclusion: if you love your animal, under no circumstances give him this poison!!!!! It’s better not to save money and buy a drug that has been tested by other owners, regardless of its price!

Alex_B

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With the appearance of the foundling from the street, the question of helminthiasis arose. There wasn't much choice at the veterinary pharmacy, since the kitten was small, the seller recommended this one. After reading the reviews, I doubted for a long time whether to give it or not. Animals have an ambiguous reaction... I decided not to torment the cat and mixed the required dose of the drug in a saucer with a small amount of sour cream and condensed milk. The beast licked it with pleasure. And no foaming at the mouth and increased salivation, and, consequently, stress! To be completely happy, I needed an effect. So a day later I saw this same effect in the pot, sorry for the details. This means the drug works! After 10 days, all manipulations should be repeated, but this time the kitten flatly refused to lick it voluntarily. Either I wasn’t in the mood, or the taste of sour cream with condensed milk was still spoiled by the suspension... But you need to feed! The idea came to mind - to drink it through a syringe.

coolzlat

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I always buy Prazicide suspension for my cats. Everything goes like clockwork. True, they are already adults. Although, when we were little, we gave it to them, and they also spat copious amounts of foam. It's OK. This drug often causes such side effects. In addition, Prazicide is often counterfeited, as a veterinarian once told me.

NatkaS

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I bought a 3 month old kitten. suspension, on the second day I couldn’t get rid of it for a long time, and as a result, white threads came out. Before that, 2 days before, she vomited yogurt, most likely they were moving there. My Murka is low weight for his age, I think because of this. We'll go get vaccinated soon) Due to the fact that the syringe is small, it is very convenient and easy to give, although the kitty spits.

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Purpose

Taking into account the effect of each of the components of the anthelmintic drug, Prazicide is widely used for the prevention and treatment of helminthic infestations caused by infection with the following types of parasites:

• Toxocara;
• Toxascaris;
• Uncinaria;
• Ancylostoma;
• Echinococcus;
• Diphyllobothrium;
• Dipylidium;
• Taenia et al.

If there are few worms in your pet’s body, their presence may not affect his well-being and appearance. Severe infection is dangerous, as is the migration of worms through tissues and blood. The following condition appears:

• allergic reaction - itching, rash on the skin;
• problems with the respiratory system (when parasites enter the lungs - coughing, shortness of breath);
• enlarged liver, spleen;
• fever;
• signs of intoxication.

Chronic helminthiasis is manifested by the following symptoms:

• the cat sheds a lot, the fur becomes dull;
• the pet is bothered by itching in the anus: you may notice that the cat often licks under its tail and “rides its butt”;
• mucus and blood may be present in the feces;
• the pet is bothered by vomiting, diarrhea;
• The cat may refuse to eat or, conversely, eat more than usual.

Important!

Severe infection is especially dangerous for small kittens: they experience delays in growth and development, and anemia. You may notice that the kitten has an enlarged belly.

Some types of helminthiasis may have special symptoms. Thus, with toxascariasis, a cat noticeably loses weight, the pet may experience a perversion of taste, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, seizures may occur.

Toxocara parasitizes in the animal's lungs and can pass through the placenta from a pregnant cat to kittens, affecting their respiratory organs. Toxocariasis is dangerous for kittens under the age of 2.5 months; adult cats get sick less often.

Symptoms are associated with digestive disorders (diarrhea, constipation). The vomit may contain mucus, and in case of severe infection, worms. With toxocariasis, pale mucous membranes and bloating are observed.

Important!

A person can also become infected with toxocariasis from a cat.

When eating raw fish, a domestic cat can become infected with Corynosomatous. Small (no more than 1 cm) helminths cause vomiting and diarrhea mixed with blood. The cat refuses food, but drinks a lot and is noticeably losing weight.

Another disease whose pathogen is transmitted by fish is opisthorchiasis. Trematodes (flukes) affect the liver, gall bladder and its ducts. The disease can occur in acute or chronic forms.

In acute pathology, the cat refuses food and drinks a lot. Vomiting, diarrhea may be observed, the mucous membranes turn yellow, the abdomen is enlarged, and fluid accumulates in it. The liver is enlarged and painful. The acute stage can lead to pulmonary edema and death of the pet, the chronic stage can lead to the development of hepatitis, and later to cirrhosis of the liver.

Among tapeworms in cats, the broad tapeworm is the most common. Diphyllobothriasis causes vomiting and diarrhea, mucous membranes turn pale, and itching appears in the anus. The disease can lead to exhaustion, anemia, intoxication, and nervous disorders. If there is a blockage or rupture of the small intestine, death can occur.

Possible side effects

Side effects from taking Prazicide are extremely rare. Some cats may react with the following conditions:

• diarrhea;
• vomiting;
• excessive salivation;
• allergies.

These manifestations usually go away on their own as soon as the drug is no longer used.

If, when using drops, the animal experiences skin irritation, the product should be washed off immediately and, if necessary, antiallergic medications should be given.

Application

The method of administration and dose of Prazicide depend on the dosage form of the drug. Tablets in 1 g contain 50 mg of pyrantel pamoate and 15 mg of praziquantel, Suspension - 15 mg of pyrantel, 1.5 mg of praziquantel.

It is better to give the medicine in the morning, with a small amount of food. For every 3 kg of cat weight, 1 tablet or 3 ml of suspension is required.

For prevention and in case of mild infestation with worms, a single dose of the drug is sufficient; in case of severe infestation, another treatment should be carried out after 7-10 days. This will rid your pet of those parasites that were at the stage of eggs and larvae during initial treatment.

Recommendations for the method of feeding with suspension

• Deworming is carried out on healthy, not pregnant or lactating animals.
• 2-3 days before deworming, it is recommended to treat the animal against ectoparasites.
• Before use, the suspension must be shaken until smooth.
• It is advisable to give the drug in the morning with the first feeding.
• The drug can be mixed with food provided that the animal eats the prescribed amount of suspension.
• The suspension can be injected dropwise onto the root of the tongue using a measuring syringe.
• There is no need to follow a diet or rinse the intestines before taking it.

The suspension can be given using a syringe without a needle

Restrictions

Prohibitions on the use of Prazicide are:

• hypersensitivity to one or more components of the drug;
• infectious diseases;
• kittens are less than three weeks old;
• cat pregnancy (first half);
• postpartum period (within two to three weeks).

Adverse reactions after taking an anthelmintic are rare. If the recommended dose is exceeded, negative manifestations are possible:

• refusal of food;
• increased salivation;
• intestinal disorder.

Contraindications

Before giving Prazicide suspension plus to a cat, it is necessary to study the contraindications.

According to the instructions, the suspension is not recommended for:

• exhaustion of the animal;
• individual intolerance to components;
• respiratory infections;
• rehabilitation period;
• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• reaching the age of less than 3 weeks.

In case of urgent need and under the supervision of a physician, the drug can be taken with caution in cats 21 days before birth, as well as after 14-21 days of lactation.

Side effects and overdose

If you notice the following symptoms in your pet after taking the drug, it should be shown to a doctor as soon as possible.

Advantages of the drug

Prazicide is a treatment for a wide range of parasites in cats and is available in a variety of forms. If tablets and suspensions help against almost all common types of worms, then drops on the withers also contain a whole complex of compounds that help cope with ticks and fleas. This is the main advantage of the medicine.

An additional pleasant bonus is convenient stickers in each package, which are designed to be pasted into a veterinary passport to indicate the date the cat or kitten was treated for parasites.