Virbac Endogard for Dogs

Endogard is a palatable, safe and effective broad spectrum wormer for dogs. It contains the same 3 ingredients (Praziquantel, Pyrantel and Febantel) as the leading brand, which offer the perfect treatment for roundworms (ascarids) Hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. By treating your pet against roundworm infection with Endogard, you are also protecting your family. Endogard is convenient to dose as it comes in 2 sizes and can be given from 2 weeks of age and during pregnancy and lactation (except the first 4 weeks). Treatment every 3 months is recommended for adult dogs.

Dose Rate:
Endogard Plus - One tablet per 10kg bodyweight. Tablets are scored so they can easily be broken into quarters for more accurate dosing.
Endogard Plus XL - One tablet per 35kg Bodyweight. Tablets are scored to be broken easily into halves.

Endogard is manufactured by Virbac as an exact copy of the top selling, non-prescription multi-wormer tablet. It contains the same ingredients to provide safe and efficient control of all types of intestinal worm commonly found in dos in the UK. It can be used from 2 weeks of age, and is safe during lactation and the last third of pregnancy. The standard sized tablet is scored so that it can easily be broken into quarters, making it easy to accurately dose smaller dogs. Routine dosing of all dogs against worms is generally recommended at lease every 3 months by most vets.

It is believed that virtually all dogs will carry some worms in their gut at some time. A few worms do not normally cause disease, though a large build up left untreated can cause weight loss, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal bloating and sometimes abdominal discomfort. Some worms can cause the classic "bum-dragging" symptom due to irritation of the skin near the anus. Other worms can result in a cough or even pneumonia due to their migration through the lungs. Even more serious is the possibility of worms being transferred to people, where they can occasionally cause serious problems. Regular worming is the best policy to prevent the possibility of worms. This is especially important for dogs which mix regularly with young children. Worm eggs are laid in the dog's gut and passed with the faeces. These microscopic eggs cause infection if accidentally ingested later (usually through consuming minute particles of soil).