Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical is used in cat for Roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms. Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Profender
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 0 weight-based pipette | Single application; repeat in 30 days if needed | Single treatment | Roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Emodepside acts on latrophilin receptors causing nematode paralysis; praziquantel disrupts cestode tegument. Combination covers roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
Cats only (FDA-approved). Topical application avoids pilling difficulty. Do not apply to broken skin. Oral ingestion during grooming may cause hypersalivation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.