Milbemax is a monthly multiwormer for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. It treats heartworm, hookworm, roundworm and tapeworm in a single dose. According to the manufacturer Novartis, Milbemax is safe for animals that weigh 0.5 kg and up. (see Reference 2)
Things You'll Need
- One of the following:
- Millbemax for dogs (blue box)
- Milbemax for small dogs and puppies (light-blue box)
- Milbemax for cats (red box)
- Milbemax for kittens (pink box)
Instructions
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Purchase Milbemax from a licensed veterinarian or pharmacy. Milbemax is only available by prescription. (see Reference 1)
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Weigh your pet. If you are weighing in pounds, you'll need to convert to kilograms. One pound equals 0.45359237 kilograms. See resources below for a free online calculator.
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Open the package and remove the tablets from the blister packs. According to Novartis, you'll need the following amounts: (see Reference 1)
For a small dog or puppy (light blue pack):
0.5 to 1 kg =½ tablet
between 1 and 5 kg = 1 tablet
between 5 and 10 kg = 2 tablets
For dogs (blue pack):
5 to 25 kg = 1 tablet
25 and 50 kg = 2 tablets
Between 50 and 75 kg = 3 tablets
For small cats and kittens (pink pack):
0.5 to 1 kg = ½ tablet
Between 1 and 2 kg = 1 tablet
For cats (red pack):
Between 2 and 4 kg = ½ tablet
Between 4 and 8 kg = 1 tablet
Between 8 and 12 kg = 1½ tablets -
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Give your pet the worming medication with food (try inside a slice of cheese for a dog or mixed into soft food for a cat) or shortly after your pet has eaten. Never give this medicine on an empty stomach.
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