Treatment of Infected Animals with Anthelmintic Drugs Quiz

Heartworm prophylaxis regimens like Advantage, HeartGard, Interceptor, Sentinel are used to purge and deworm GI parasites at ______ intervals.

Pyrantel pamoate is the drug of choice for treating worm infections due to its fast acting nature and wide margin of safety. The LD50 of Pyrantel pamoate is approximately ______ the labeled dose

____ pamoate is given at 5mg/kg SD, repeat at 2 week intervals for the removal of adult worms from the small intestine.

Daily administration of fenbendazole @ 50mg/kg from the 40th day of gestation through the 14th day of lactation helps in the prevention of ______ infection.

Pups may obtain small measure of immunity because they are challenged by the _______ process.

_______ are killed as they arrive in the small intestine.

Supportive care for clinically ill animals with worm infections may include fluids, electrolytes, iron supplementation, and even a possibility of ______ if necessary.

For animals with peracute disease, immediate treatment with a single dose of Pyrantel pamoate suspension at a dosage of ______ is recommended.

Important communication of _______ biology – avoid perception of ineffective treatment.

Rationale for post-treatment confirmation of treatment efficacy.– Post treatment evaluation should be undertaken 7 to 10 days following _______ treatment.