Have regular fecal exams performed to identify which worms a pet is infected with. Elimination of parasites must also include sanitation and prevention measures to ensure the pet does not become reinfected. General Information FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine. Available over the counter and by prescription. Piperazine paralyzes the roundworm which is then passed, alive, out of the body with the feces.
Roundworms are the intestinal parasite that look like spaghetti.
Usual Dose and Administration Follow individual product information or contact your veterinarian as different products contain compounds which are made of different amounts of piperazine. Puppies and kittens need to be tested and dewormed frequently according to a worming schedule , and as advised by your veterinarian. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, and muscle tremors are usually associated with an overdose. May cause intestinal obstruction or rupture in treated animals with a large number of roundworms. They are capable of causing visceral larval migrans or ocular larval migrans.