Drontal for Cats 50 tablets - US 1692
Drontal for Cats 50 tablets - US 1692
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Effective Tapeworm Treatment for Cats and Kittens
Product Description
Droncit Feline Cestocide tablets contain praziquantel, which effectively kills common tapeworms in cats and kittens over six weeks old. The scored tablets make it easy to dose orally or mix with food, and no fasting is needed. Most of the treated worms are digested within the cat, which reduces the chance of visible stool passage. This medication is available only through veterinarians and is made by Elanco US. It provides a safe and targeted way to deworm pets.
Please note that the product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial; manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.
Benefits
- Targeted Deworming: Effectively removes Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis tapeworm infections commonly found in cats through proven praziquantel activity.
- Easy Administration: Scored tablets can be crushed and mixed with food for convenient dosing or can be offered directly by mouth.
- No Fasting Needed. Food does not affect how well the treatment works, so fasting before or after taking it is not necessary.
- High Safety Margin. It has been tested at several times the recommended dose without causing significant toxicity, showing it is safe for cats.
- Suitable Life Stages. It is safe for breeding and pregnant cats when used according to your vet’s advice and the labeled instructions.
Ingredients
Praziquantel 23 mg/tablet
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
Cat Weight |
Dosage |
4 pounds and under |
½ tablet |
5 to 11 pounds |
1 tablet |
Over 11 pounds |
1½ tablets |
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Oral Administration: Tablets may be administered directly by mouth or crumbled and mixed thoroughly with a small portion of food.
- No Fasting Required: Presence of food in the gastrointestinal tract does not affect effectiveness, so fasting before or after dosing is unnecessary.
- Weight-Based Dosing: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended dosing schedule according to body weight to achieve optimal treatment effectiveness for individual animals.
- Reinfection Prevention: Additional treatment may be necessary in environments with reinfection risk, particularly if flea infestations are not eliminated.
- Prescription Requirement: Federal law restricts this medication to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Age Limitation: Not intended for use in kittens younger than six weeks of age, according to the manufacturer's safety guidance.
- Reinfection Risk: To prevent reinfection, you need to control fleas and manage the environment, especially for Dipylidium caninum tapeworm infections.
- Human Safety: Keep it away from children to avoid accidental consumption.
Possible Side Effects
- Digestive Upset: Mild diarrhea has been reported rarely during clinical field trials after administration at recommended dosage levels.
- Excess Salivation: Occasional salivation was seen in a small number of cats during safety evaluations done by the manufacturer.
- Overdose Symptoms: Significant overdose may cause vomiting, salivation, diarrhea, and depression based on safety study observations.
Storage Information
- Temperature Control: Store at temperatures less than or equal to 25°C or 77°F to maintain product stability and effectiveness.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What parasites does Droncit for cats treat?
Ans: Droncit tablets are used to eliminate common tapeworms in cats, including Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis. These parasites usually spread through fleas or by eating infected rodents. This means that targeted treatment is crucial for cats that are infected.
Q2: How do I give Droncit tablets to my cat?
Ans: Droncit tablets can be administered by mixing them in food for easier consumption or directly by mouth. The presence of food does not affect the medication’s effectiveness, so fasting before or after treatment is not required.
Q3: Is Droncit safe for kittens and pregnant cats?
Ans: Droncit is meant for cats and kittens older than six weeks. Safety studies done on breeding and pregnant cats showed no negative effects when given as directed. This suggests it has a good safety profile when used under veterinary supervision.
Q4: Will I see worms in my cat’s stool after treatment?
Ans: In most cases, tapeworms are digested within the cat after treatment because praziquantel damages the parasite’s protective surface. As a result, whole worms are rarely passed in stool, and only small fragments may occasionally be visible.
Q5: Does my cat need repeat treatment with Droncit?
Ans: Retreatment may be necessary if reinfection occurs, especially in environments where fleas are present. Eliminating fleas from both the cat and its surroundings is essential to prevent recurring Dipylidium caninum infections after initial treatment.
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1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
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If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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