Panacur (Fenbendazole) is dosed at 23 mg/lb (50 mg/kg) once daily for 5 days For Giardia. Once daily for 3 days for roundworms (repeat in 2-3 weeks) Safeguard is the same as Panacur but no RX is need from your vet. You can purchase 125ml of it at Tractor Supply for $19.00.
Panacur is considered safe in pregnant and lactating queens and kittens.
If you are using the 10% paste or 10% liquid (100 mg/ml), take the weight of thecat/kitten and multiply by 23 mg/lb then divide by 100 mg/ml or see schedulebelow.
0.5 lb 12 mg .1 ml
1.0 lb 23 mg .2 ml
1.25 lb 29 mg .3 ml
1.5 lb 35 mg .3 ml
1.75 lb 40 mg .4 ml
2.0 lb 46 mg .5 ml
2.25 lb 52 mg .5 ml
2.5 lb 58 mg .6 ml
2.75 lb 63 mg .6 ml
3.0 lb 69 mg .7 ml
3.25 lb 75 mg .8 ml
3.5 lb 81 mg .8 ml
3.75 lb 86 mg .9 ml
4.0 lb 92 mg .9 ml
4.25 lb 98 mg 1.0 ml
4.5 lb 104 mg 1.0 ml
4.75 lb 109 mg 1.1 ml
5.0 lb 115 mg 1.2 ml
5.25 lb 121 mg 1.2 ml
5.5 lb 127 mg 1.3 ml
5.75 lb 132 mg 1.3 ml
6.0 lb 138 mg 1.4 ml
6.25 lb 144 mg 1.4 ml
6.5 lb 150 mg 1.5 ml
6.75 lb 155 mg 1.6 ml
7.0 lb 161 mg 1.6 ml
7.25 lb 167 mg 1.7 ml
7.5 lb 173 mg 1.7 ml
7.75 lb 178 mg 1.8 ml
8.0 lb 184 mg 1.8 ml
8.5 lb 196 mg 2.0 ml
9.0 lb 207 mg 2.1 ml
9.5 lb 219 mg 2.2 ml
10.0 lb 230 mg 2.3 ml
10.5 lb 242 mg 2.4 ml
11.0 lb 253 mg 2.5 ml
11.5 lb 265 mg 2.6 ml
12.0 lb 276 mg 2.8 ml
12.5 lb 288 mg 2.9 ml
13.0 lb 299 mg 3.0 ml
13.5 lb 311 mg 3.1 ml
14.0 lb 322 mg 3.2 ml
14.5 lb 334 mg 3.3 ml
15.0 lb 345 mg 3.5 ml
15.5 lb 357 mg 3.6 ml
16.0 lb 368 mg 3.7 ml
16.5 lb 380 mg 3.8 ml
17.0 lb 391 mg 3.9 ml
17.5 lb 403 mg 4.0 ml
18.0 lb 414 mg 4.1 ml
18.5 lb 426 mg 4.3 ml
19.0 lb 437 mg 4.4 ml
19.5 lb 449 mg 4.5 ml
20.0 lb 460 mg 4.6 ml
Fenbendazole is a very safe drug. Adverse reactions and toxicities are unlikely –
Here is an excellent site to tell you which drugs can or CANNOT be used with cats.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2139&aid=892
Disclaimer: The suggestions in this post are based on experience and research. They are not meant to replace proper veterinary care. Carnivore Carry Out assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the information in this post, as it is provided as a general resource and we are unable to monitor its use with all readers. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, please contact your holistic veterinarian or other competent professional..