Granofen Granules for dogs & cats

Name: Granofen Granules for dogs &amp; cats
SKU: 3986
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Description

Granofen granules are an oral wormer for cats and dogs. See below for full details of parasites treatment / prevented.

Sold in 1g, 2g and 4g sachets to be added to feed. Priced per sachet.

Granofen Wormer Granules for Dogs and Cats is indicated for the treatment of immature and mature stages of nematodes of the gastro-intestinal and respiratory tracts of domestic dogs and cats. It also has an ovicidal effect and is indicated for the following:

For the treatment of gastrointestinal nematodes and cestodes of domestic dogs and cats affected with Ascarid spp., Ancylostoma spp., Uncinaria spp., Trichuris spp., and Taenia spp. Also for the treatment of lungworm nematodes of domestic dogs affected with Oslerus (Filaroides) osleri, and domestic cats affected with Aelurostrongylus abstrusus.

For the treatment of pregnant bitches to reduce pre-natal infections with Toxocara canis and the transfer of Toxocara canis and Ancylostoma caninum to their pups via the milk.

Assess bodyweight as accurately as possible prior to determining the correct dosage.

Dosing for routine worming: (for other purposes please discuss with your veterinary surgeon)

Routine treatment of adult dogs and cats:

Administer 1g Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats per 2.2kg(5lb) body weight as a single dose (100mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight).

Practical dosage recommendations:

2.2 to 4.4kg	(5-10lb)	2grams
4.5 to 8.8kg	(10-20lb)	4grams
8.9 to 13.2kg	(20-30lb)	6grams
13.3 to 22kg	(30-50lb)	10grams
22.1 to 35.2kg	(50-80lb)	16grams
35.3-50kg	(80-110lb)	22grams

For dogs weighing over 50kg (110lb) 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 when natural reinfection with parasitic worms occur. Routine treatment of adult animals with minimal exposure to infection is advisable 2 to 4 times per year. More frequent treatment, at 6 to 8 weekly intervals is advisable for dogs in kennels.

Weaned puppies and kittens under six months of age:

Administer 1g Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats per 4.4kg (10lb) bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days mixed into the feed (50mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily for 3 days).

Practical dosage recommendations:

2.2 to 4.4kg	(5-10lb)	1 gram daily for 3 days
4.5 to 8.8kg	(10-20lb)	2 grams daily for 3 days
8.9 to 13.2kg	(20-30lb)	3 grams daily for 3 days
13.3 to 22kg	(30-50lb)	5 grams daily for 3 days

For dogs/puppies weighing over 22kg (50lb), an extra 1g is required daily for each additional 4.4kg (10lb) bodyweight.

Puppies should be treated at 2 weeks of age, 5weeks of age and again before leaving the breeder’s premises.

Treatment may also be required at 8 and 12 weeks of age. Thereafter, frequency of treatment can be reduced unless the pups remain in kennels where reinfestation occurs more readily.

Pregnant bitches: 1g Granofen Wormer for Dogs and Cats per 8.8kg (20lb) bodyweight daily from day 40 of pregnancy continuously to 2 days post-whelping (approximately 25 days) (25mg fenbendazole/kg bodyweight daily).

Practical dosage recommendations:

8.8kg	(20lb)	1g daily for approx 25 days
17.6kg	(40lb)	2g daily for approx 25 days
26.4kg	(60lb)	3g daily for approx 25 days
35.2kg	(80lb)	4g daily for approx 25 days
45kg	(100lb)	5g daily for approx 25 days

For bitches weighing over 45kg, an extra 1g is required daily for each additional 8.8kg (20lb) bodyweight.

Warnings:

Granofen Wormer Granules for Dogs and Cats may be safely used in pregnant and young animals when administered according to the recommended dosing schedules.

Category: NFA-VPS

Link to the SPC for Granofen Wormer 222.2 mg Granules for Dogs and Cats (1g):

https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationDatabase/SPC_Documents/SPC_84214.DOCX

Link to the SPC for Granofen Wormer 444.4mg Granules for Dogs and Cats (2g):

https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationDatabase/SPC_Documents/SPC_247066.DOCX

Link to the SPC for Granofen Wormer 888.8mg Granules for Dogs and Cats (4g):

https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationDatabase/SPC_Documents/SPC_247068.DOCX

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