Trontsil-K for cats: anthelmintic protection for pets

Content

1. General description 2. Composition and action 3. Purpose 4. Dosage 5. Limitations 6. Analogues 7. Reviews

Even the cleanest domestic cats that never leave a city apartment can develop worms. Trontsil K for cats is a complex antiparasitic drug that acts on all types of intestinal parasites: roundworms and tapeworms. The anthelmintic can be used both as a prophylactic and for the treatment of giardiasis and other helminthiases

Contraindications

Before starting planned or emergency deworming, it is important to clarify the list of restrictions. You should not give your dog a combined anthelmintic if contraindications are identified.

The anthelmintic drug Trontsil is not prescribed:

• puppies under 6 weeks of age;
• pregnant bitches during the period of bearing puppies and during lactation;
• with individual sensitivity to active components;
• when the dog is severely exhausted;
• animals with a history of severe kidney or liver damage;
• when prescribing other antiparasitic drugs.

For deworming in cats, Trocil tablets are prescribed when the animal is 3 weeks old.

Composition and action

The medicine contains two active ingredients – praziquantel and pyrantel embonate. These substances exhibit maximum activity and have a detrimental effect on intestinal parasites.

Praziquantel is an anthelmintic substance that is active against most types of flat and tape helminths at any stage of their development. Once in the gastrointestinal tract of an animal, praziquantel is quickly absorbed and distributed throughout the body. The substance reaches its maximum concentration within an hour and immediately begins its effect. The antiparasitic property of praziquantel is based on its ability to cause contraction of muscle tissue in the worm, which results in paralysis and then death of the parasite.

Pyrantel embonate has a destructive effect on nematodes - round helminths. In the cat's body, roundworms, toxascarids, hookworms, and uncinaria are most often found.

Storage rules

The anthelmintic Trontsil requires standard conditions: room temperature, dry room, closed packaging, no dampness. Do not place blisters with tablets in the refrigerator compartment where the temperature drops below 0 degrees. The shelf life of the combined antihelminthic agent is 60 months.

It is prohibited to give expired anti-worm medication to your dog. It is important to put deworming tablets in a special lockable cabinet or equipped first aid kit so that the drug is not accidentally ingested by pets or children.

Purpose

The following types of intestinal parasites can live in a cat's body:

• nematodes are roundworms that most often affect the intestines of an animal, but some species are able to migrate throughout the body and penetrate other organs and tissues, causing serious diseases;
• Cestodes are tapeworms that parasitize the intestines of animals. They are distinguished by their large size (can reach several meters in length) and rapid reproduction. In the gastrointestinal tract of cats, they cause serious inflammatory processes and, with severe infestation, lead to exhaustion.

Most often, worms enter the cat's body through food - if the pet is fed raw meat or fish. Carriers can be street cats and even humans, who can bring parasite larvae into the house on clothes and shoes. Therefore, it is important to carry out regular preventive treatment of all animals against worms.

Symptoms of helminthiasis in cats can be pronounced or mild. The most common signs of infection are:

• dysfunction of the digestive system - vomiting, diarrhea, which may be followed by constipation, refusal to eat or excessive appetite;
• cough - most often when infected with roundworms; with severe infection, helminths can be observed in coughed up masses;
• yellowing of the mucous membranes, sclera;
• deterioration in coat quality: dullness, dishevelment, alopecia;
• anal itching – the cat licks itself more often than usual;
• bloating, enlarged liver.

Kittens may show signs of anemia and weakness. Serous or purulent discharge from the eyes and nose is possible. Blood clots may be seen in the stool. Without treatment, helminthiasis leads to intoxication of the body; in kittens it can cause paralysis of the hind limbs and even death.

Important!

Some symptoms of helminthic infestation are similar to signs of viral infections, so if there are any changes in the pet’s behavior or health, you should show it to a veterinarian.

By confusing the symptoms and carrying out deworming during an infectious disease in an animal, you can cause even greater harm to its health. Only clinical and laboratory tests will help determine the cause of the pet’s poor health, and if there are parasites in the body, their type. This will help the veterinarian prescribe the correct treatment. The advantage of Trontsil K is that it actively destroys all types of intestinal parasites in cats, so it can be used to treat various types of helminthiasis.

Cats can carry parasites that are also dangerous to humans. Giardiasis is characterized by prolonged diarrhea, in which the feces have a foul odor and may contain mucus. Trontsil K will help you quickly get rid of parasites - a three-day course of treatment is enough. When feeding cats raw river and lake fish, the pet can become infected with opisthorchiasis. The disease is also dangerous for humans; it affects the liver and gall bladder.

Reviews

Owners

Irina, owner of a bull terrier.

“I usually carry out deworming before mating or vaccination. I like that the product is inexpensive and the composition suits us. The active components are well selected and destroy all possible parasites at once. My dog ​​tolerates it well. The next day he runs around joyful and happy.”

Nadezhda, owner of a miniature poodle.

“I have long been faced with the problem of parasites in my dog. On the advice of a veterinarian, I purchased Trontsil. Now I've been using it exclusively for several years.

I don’t resort to any tricks, I just take the dose we need and put it on my pet’s tongue. She swallows it quickly. I'm already used to it. After this he always gets a treat. We took tests several times to check how effective the product was. It has never let us down, I’m satisfied.”

Ivan, owner of a golden retriever.

“The vet once prescribed us pills. Since then I have been buying them constantly. I take the whole package at once, there are 20 pieces in it. Since I carry out prevention constantly, it goes away quickly.

You have to grind the medicine and mix it with food. Otherwise it won't work. There are no side effects. I always make sure that he eats everything, otherwise the dog smells the medicine and spits out the food.”

Veterinarians

Galina, veterinarian with 21 years of experience.

“I have more than once encountered the fact that when using suspensions and pastes against helminths, dogs experience vomiting, diarrhea, etc. These are side effects from an overdose.

In order for everything to go well, I recommend the drug Trontsil to my clients. It is easy to dose and animals accept it well. No one has yet come and complained that the dog was not feeling well. If side effects occur, they disappear after a couple of hours.”

Valery, veterinarian with 10 years of experience.

“Troncil is a complex drug in the fight against helminths. I prescribe it for dogs that are infected with Giardia or schistosomiasis. Recovery comes in three days. Trontsil is well suited for the prevention of helminthiasis in dogs.”

Dosage

An additional property of Troncil K is its analgesic effect. That is why veterinarians prefer this drug in the treatment of helminthiases: prolonged diarrhea, intestinal damage by parasites is accompanied by pain. Taking the drug will alleviate the pet’s condition during illness.

The required dose of the drug must be determined based on the body weight of the animal. It is especially important not to exceed the dosage prescribed by the veterinarian for the treatment of small kittens, weakened and emaciated animals. Kittens can be given medicine starting at 3 weeks of age to prevent and get rid of worms and their larvae.

You can calculate the dosage as follows:

• kittens and cats weighing no more than 1 kg – ¼ tablet;
• 1-2 kg – half a tablet;
• 2-3 kg – ¾ tablets;
• 3-4 kg – a whole tablet;
• 4-5 kg ​​– 1 tablet and another ¼ part.

You can give the medicine orally, directly into the mouth, it is only important that the pet swallows it. To do this, you should put the tablet on the root of the tongue, close the cat's mouth, preventing it from spitting it out, and lightly stroke the throat, causing a swallowing reflex.

You can crush the tablet, mix it with a small amount of water and inject it into your pet using a syringe without a needle. If the animal is not picky about food, the tablet can be ground into powder and added to wet food. In any case, you need to make sure that the cat has swallowed all the medicine.

For the prevention of helminthiases, Trontsil K is used every 3 months in the same dose as during treatment.

When to use

The complex composition provided a large list of indications for the use of Trontsil. The drug is effectively used to treat pathologies caused by various types of worms:

• roundworms;
• hookworms;
• echinococci;
• pork tapeworm;
• cucumber tapeworm, etc.

The drug can also be used for prophylactic purposes - preventing infection by parasites that live in the digestive system or other organs. Experts recommend regular worm prevention even for domestic cats, since it is not necessary to leave the home to become infected. Trontsil-K is well suited for these purposes. It has a gentle effect and, if doses are observed, does not have a negative effect on the liver and other internal organs. Its components do not accumulate in the body, and it does not affect development.

Do not neglect the need to regularly worm your pets, especially if there are children living in the house. Some types of helminths can parasitize the body of animals and humans.

Restrictions

The medicine has no contraindications; the only prohibition may be hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. When used correctly and the dosage is observed, Troncil K does not cause complications or negative side effects.

Important!

In case of severe infection, the veterinarian may prescribe laxatives - this will protect the pet’s body from intoxication, which can be caused by toxins that are released during the mass death of helminths.

Advantages

The combined deworming remedy has many positive properties:

• a wide range of parasite species that are sensitive to the influence of the drug components;
• the death of tapeworms and roundworms at different stages of development was confirmed;
• after using Trocil tablets, side effects rarely develop;
• minimum list of restrictions;
• can be given to puppies from 6 weeks;
• good tolerability of the anthelmintic by dogs of different ages;
• reasonable cost;
• for the speedy death of parasites, a single dose of a Trocil tablet is enough;
• the combination of anthelmintic components enhances the antiparasitic effect.

Analogs

Troncil K is sold in veterinary pharmacies; the cost of a package (2 blisters of 10 tablets each) is about 300 rubles. If necessary, the veterinarian can replace the drug with other anthelmintics.

Effective for cats:

1. Milprazone,
2. Milbemax,
3. Drontal,
4. Cestal Kat and others.

Important!

When replacing the drug, you should take into account the restrictions and dosages specified in the instructions.

General information about the drug

White tablets contain:

• pyrantel embonate (144 mg),
• praziquantel (50 mg),
• febantel (150 mg).

Medicine for worms in dogs is in blisters made of food foil, each plate contains 10 tablets. Pharmacy chains receive the anthelmintic Troncil-K No. 20.

The drug contains 2 active ingredients: pyrantel embonate (230 mg) and praziquantel (20 mg). The release form is standard size tablets of 0.6 g, packaged in blisters or a plastic container. The tablets are uncoated and have a white-yellowish tint.

How to use

According to the instructions for use, Trontsil-K can be given to cats in different ways:

1. Hide the pill in your pet's favorite treat. This could be a piece of meat, minced meat or other goodies that your pet loves. You can first divide the dose into several parts to make the drug easier to disguise. Cats have an excellent sense of smell, so they often refuse healthy treats.
2. If the previous option is not suitable for your pet, then you will have to resort to forced adoption. Place the tablet on the back of the tongue, hold the animal's head up and stroke its neck to trigger the swallowing reflex.
3. You can prepare a medicinal solution for kittens. To do this, crush the tablet in a convenient way and dissolve it in water. Pour the prepared solution into the mouth with a syringe without a needle, while holding the pet’s head elevated.

The dosage of the anthelmintic agent is calculated based on the weight of the animal:

• for kittens weighing less than 1 kg, a quarter of a tablet is enough;
• if you weigh 1-2 kg, you need half a tablet;
• for pets weighing 2-3 kg 3/4 tablets;
• for cats weighing 3-4 kg, 1 tablet will be required;
• for animals that weigh 4-5 kg, you need to take 1 whole tablet and another quarter.

Before deworming, there is no need to prepare in the form of a starvation diet or intestinal lavage. The effectiveness of the medicine does not depend on the use of food, although some veterinarians recommend giving Troncil to cats in the morning before feeding or during meals. Since worms come out naturally, there is no need to give your animal a laxative.

For therapeutic purposes, the drug is given once according to indications. If the infection is severe, a second appointment may be required after 10-14 days, but this should only be prescribed by a doctor. To prevent the appearance of helminths, the medicine is given to the animal once every 3 months.

general description

The anthelmintic is produced in the form of tablets. Quite large tablets of white or yellowish tint are packaged in blisters of 10 pieces. There are usually 2 such blisters in a cardboard package, but in some pharmacies they are sold separately, and sometimes even tablets are sold individually for the convenience of customers. When purchasing the entire package, you will additionally receive information stickers about deworming to be pasted into your veterinary passport.

The manufacturer managed to achieve high efficiency and a wide spectrum of action by combining two components - praziquantel and pyrantel embonate. The concentration of active ingredients is carefully calculated taking into account the size and characteristics of domestic representatives of the Feline family. The composition also includes auxiliary components, but they have no effect on the animal’s body.

Important! Trontsil is available separately for cats and dogs. Choose the drug according to its intended purpose, since they differ from each other not only in the concentration of active substances, but also in composition.

The medicine is stored for 5 years from the date of production, and no special conditions need to be observed. The main thing is to place the blisters away from direct sunlight and ensure that the air temperature does not exceed 25 degrees.

What is the difference between Trontsil and Trontil K?

The drugs have different compositions, so Trontsil cannot be given to cats, and Trontil K will not have the desired effect on dog parasites. The table shows the differences in the composition of the tablets:

The drugs are produced in blisters, containers or bottles in quantities from 2 to 50 tablets.

Cost in September 2020 - 326 rubles.

Praziquantel destroys cestodes, pyrantel destroys nematodes. Febantel is toxic to both types of helminths, as well as Giardia - protozoan microorganisms.

Side effects

Trontsil copes well with helminthiasis, but if you use it incorrectly (do not follow the expiration date, exceed the dosage), then there is a risk of making your pet’s life even more difficult. Among the side effects that may occur after using the drug are the following:

• diarrhea;
• weakness;
• drowsiness;
• dizziness and loss of orientation in space;
• muscle pain and headaches.

You should not wait for the symptoms to go away on their own; it is better to immediately contact a veterinarian or take your dog to the clinic.

Can worms develop resistance to anthelmintics?

There are several proven cases of resistance: piperazine has stopped working. Over several decades, its therapeutic doses for dogs and cats have increased and merged with toxic ones. There are strains of hookworms resistant to pyrantel. For the most part, resistance is passed off as the known fact that drugs are not 100% effective, or other errors - diagnostics, drug selection. When the manufacturer, without blinking an eye, tells you about the resistance of helminths, about the need to alternate medications, as in the story about antibiotics, he is, to put it mildly, disingenuous. In horses and cattle, resistance to some drugs can indeed be a problem.