Description Milbemax for dogs is a broad spectrum intestinal wormer effective for the treatment of internal parasites, roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm, in dogs. Milbemax for dogs protects against roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense), whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) and tapeworm (Dipylidum caninum, Echinococcus granulosus, Taenia spp). If given monthly, Milbemax protects dogs against all of the above, as well as heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). Milbemax for dogs comes in two tablet formulations for small dogs and puppies of 0.5 to 5 kg and for large dogs of 2 to 25 kg. Milbemax for dogs can be used in males and females from 2 weeks of age and onwards, and from 0.5kg in bodyweight. Treatment is by mouth, and the labelled dose rate is recommended. The minimum dose is 0.5mg milbemycin oxime and 5mg praziquantel per kilogram of bodyweight.
