Drontal® Tasty Bone Allwormer for Dogs

Drontal® Tasty Bone Allwormer for Dogs (NZ)

Drontal® Tasty Bone is an oral allwormer for dogs, registered for use in New Zealand. It is used for the treatment and control of common intestinal worms in dogs and for the control of the shedding of Giardia cysts.

Drontal Tasty Bone tablets are flavoured and may be given with or without food.

What Drontal® for Dogs Treats

• Roundworm (Ascarids), including Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina

• Hookworm, including Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala

• Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis)

• Tapeworm, including Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species (including Taenia ovis)

• Control of the shedding of cysts of the protozoan Giardia spp. in dogs

How Drontal® Works

Drontal® Tasty Bone contains a combination of febantel, pyrantel embonate and praziquantel. This combination targets a broad range of intestinal worms and is administered orally as a single dose, except where Giardia treatment requires repeat dosing.

Suitable for Dogs

• Puppies and adult dogs (minimum weight applies depending on variant)

• Dogs of all ages when used as directed

• May be used during lactation

Use during pregnancy differs between variants. Always read the enclosed leaflet before use.

Treatment Frequency (General Guidance)

• Puppies: Treat every 2 weeks from 2 weeks of age until 12 weeks, then monthly until 6 months

• Adult dogs (over 6 months): Treat every 3 months

• Dogs with heavy worm burdens may require retreatment after 14 days

For Giardia infection, treat for three consecutive days at the recommended dose. Veterinary supervision is recommended.

Available Variants

This product page covers both Drontal® Tasty Bone variants:

• Drontal® Tasty Bone 10 kg – one tablet treats up to 10 kg body weight

• Drontal® Tasty Bone 35 kg – one tablet treats up to 35 kg body weight

Select the correct variant based on your dog’s body weight.

Dosage Overview

• Tablets are given by mouth

• May be administered with or without food

• Normal diet does not need to be restricted before or after treatment

Each variant has its own dosing table based on body weight. Always follow the dosing instructions on the label and enclosed leaflet.

Use With Other Parasite Treatments

Drontal® Tasty Bone may be used as part of a broader parasite control programme. Do not use with veterinary medicines containing piperazine.

Fleas act as intermediate hosts for some tapeworms. Effective flea control should be used alongside tapeworm treatment to reduce reinfestation.

Important Safety Information

• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

• For animal treatment only

• May cause an allergic skin reaction

• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled

• May damage fertility or the unborn child

• Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Wash hands after handling tablets.

For first aid advice contact the National Poisons Centre: 0800 764 766.

Storage & Disposal

• Store below 30°C

• Store locked up

• Once blister packaging is opened, use any remaining half tablets within 7 days as directed on the label

• Dispose of empty packaging by wrapping in paper and placing in household rubbish

Regulatory Information (New Zealand)

• Drontal® Tasty Bone 10 kg – ACVM No. A011225

• Drontal® Tasty Bone 35 kg – ACVM No. A011600

• Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997

• Registration conditions available at foodsafety.govt.nz

For New Zealand Dogs

Drontal® Tasty Bone is registered for use in New Zealand and is suitable for inclusion in a routine worm control programme for dogs living in NZ conditions.