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Is Drontal Plus for dogs safe for cats? What treats cat whipworms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Drontal Plus is supposed to be for dogs. what if i give Drontal Plus to my cat? Merrill (my cat) has Revolution and Drontal then she isn't protected from whipworms as she would be with Drontal Plus?

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 14th, 2017

Drontal, either Plus or without, is only for removal of worms after your pet has contracted them, it does not prevent them from getting them. If your pet is at risk of picking them up, because they're outside or hunting, then a regular dose can be helpful. The 22.7 mg Drontal plus is labeled for both dogs and cats.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Because Drontal Plus is supposed to be for dogs, it is not safe to give to cats at all, and I would not give it to Merrill. Yes, she isn't protected from whipworms, but you can give her Panacur, which is a deworming treatment that will protect her from whipworms.

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