Fenbendazole Feline 

Fenbendazole Cats

Fenbendazole Indications: For use in the removal of ascarids, hookworms, Taenia species of tapeworm, pinworms, and roundworms.

Fenbendazole is seldom necessary for feline use but can surely be used safely in cats. Fenbendazole is not accepted for use in cats by the FDA, however. For control ofascarids (Toxocara cati, Toxascaris leonina), hookworms (Ancylostomaspp). Cats may be infected subclinically and show no signs.

Fenbendazole is now available over the counter but should not be given unless under the supervision and care of a veterinarian. However, felines (cats) may be treated with either fenbendazole (50 mg/kg SID) for 5 days, metronidazole (25 mg/kg BID) for 5 days, or a combination of the two as described for dogs.

Increased dosing for specific infections: For the treatment of clinical worm infestations in adult cats, administer 1/2 tablet per 5 kg bodyweight daily for 3 consecutive days. More frequent treatment at 6 to 8 weekly intervals is advisable for cats in catteries.

Vomiting may infrequently occur in dogs or cats receiving fenbendazole. Single doses (even at exaggerated doses) are not effective in dogs and cats; you must treat for 3 days. The medication can be mixed with a small amount of the animal's usual food.

Diagnosis:  Diagnosis is usually based on identification of the parasite eggs in a fecal flotation.

Fenbendazole is not approved in cats, but may reduce clinical signs and cyst shedding at 50 mg/kg/day, PO, for 3-5 days.

More frequent treatment at 6 to 8 weekly intervals is advisable for cats in catteries.

Not labeled for cats in the USA.