Drontal Plus Tablets for Dogs
Drontal Plus is a best-in-class broad‑spectrum oral tablet that combines praziquantel with complementary anthelmintics to reliably clear tapeworms while also treating roundworms and hookworms. Its strong value proposition is cost‑effective multi‑parasite control in a single, palatable dose, making it a practical alternative to pricier single‑purpose tapeworm products when mixed infections are a concern compared with more narrowly targeted options on this list.
Broad-spectrum action
One-pill solution
Broad-spectrum action
One-pill solution
Review Summary
"Users report Drontal Plus reliably clears tapeworms and other common intestinal parasites with fast results; tablets are generally well tolerated though a few owners note mild vomiting or difficulty getting dogs to take pills."
Meat-flavored mischief
Chewable tablets combining praziquantel, febantel and pyrantel to treat tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.
Meat-flavored mischief
Chewable tablets combining praziquantel, febantel and pyrantel to treat tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Drontal Plus is a best-in-class broad‑spectrum oral tablet that combines praziquantel with complementary anthelmintics to reliably clear tapeworms while also treating roundworms and hookworms. Its strong value proposition is cost‑effective multi‑parasite control in a single, palatable dose, making it a practical alternative to pricier single‑purpose tapeworm products when mixed infections are a concern compared with more narrowly targeted options on this list.
Broad-spectrum action
One-pill solution
Meat-flavored mischief
Chewable tablets combining praziquantel, febantel and pyrantel to treat tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.
Formulated for a range of dog sizes with weight-based dosing for single-visit deworming.
Broad-spectrum action
One-pill solution
Meat-flavored mischief
Chewable tablets combining praziquantel, febantel and pyrantel to treat tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.
Formulated for a range of dog sizes with weight-based dosing for single-visit deworming.
$30-80 CAD
Milbemax Tablets for Dogs
Milbemax pairs milbemycin oxime with praziquantel to deliver a technically robust combination against both tapeworms and a range of nematodes, offering precise dosing options for small and large dogs. Financially it often sits mid‑market—typically more expensive than single‑ingredient praziquantel tablets but cheaper than some advanced topical solutions—so it appeals to owners seeking strong cestode efficacy plus broader parasite coverage in one tablet.
Gentle on stomach
Swift worm clearance
Gentle on stomach
Swift worm clearance
Review Summary
"Milbemax is praised for effective tapeworm control and broad-spectrum parasite protection in dogs, with most owners happy with outcomes; occasional comments mention dosing confusion or limited availability."
Tiny tablet delight
Contains milbemycin oxime plus praziquantel to target tapeworms and common intestinal parasites.
Tiny tablet delight
Contains milbemycin oxime plus praziquantel to target tapeworms and common intestinal parasites.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Milbemax pairs milbemycin oxime with praziquantel to deliver a technically robust combination against both tapeworms and a range of nematodes, offering precise dosing options for small and large dogs. Financially it often sits mid‑market—typically more expensive than single‑ingredient praziquantel tablets but cheaper than some advanced topical solutions—so it appeals to owners seeking strong cestode efficacy plus broader parasite coverage in one tablet.
Gentle on stomach
Swift worm clearance
Tiny tablet delight
Contains milbemycin oxime plus praziquantel to target tapeworms and common intestinal parasites.
Chewable tablet formulation with weight-specific strengths for dogs of various sizes.
Gentle on stomach
Swift worm clearance
Tiny tablet delight
Contains milbemycin oxime plus praziquantel to target tapeworms and common intestinal parasites.
Chewable tablet formulation with weight-specific strengths for dogs of various sizes.
$30-80 CAD
Profender Topical Solution for Cats
Profender is a topical emodepside‑plus‑praziquantel solution tailored for cats, standing out for ease of administration and high safety in felines that resist oral medication. Technically it offers the advantage of systemic absorption without forced oral dosing, reducing stress and dosing errors; while its per‑dose price is higher than basic oral tapeworm tablets, the non‑oral route and broad parasite spectrum make it the preferred market leader for difficult-to‑medicate cats.
Topical single-dose
No-pill fuss
Topical single-dose
No-pill fuss
Review Summary
"Profender topical is favored for convenient, spot-on tapeworm treatment in cats and shows consistent efficacy; some users report mild local irritation, a strong odor, or preference for veterinary administration."
Cat-lick proof
Topical spot-on containing emodepside and praziquantel for effective tapeworm and roundworm treatment in cats.
Cat-lick proof
Topical spot-on containing emodepside and praziquantel for effective tapeworm and roundworm treatment in cats.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Profender is a topical emodepside‑plus‑praziquantel solution tailored for cats, standing out for ease of administration and high safety in felines that resist oral medication. Technically it offers the advantage of systemic absorption without forced oral dosing, reducing stress and dosing errors; while its per‑dose price is higher than basic oral tapeworm tablets, the non‑oral route and broad parasite spectrum make it the preferred market leader for difficult-to‑medicate cats.
Topical single-dose
No-pill fuss
Cat-lick proof
Topical spot-on containing emodepside and praziquantel for effective tapeworm and roundworm treatment in cats.
Single-dose topical application — useful for cats that won’t take oral tablets.
Topical single-dose
No-pill fuss
Cat-lick proof
Topical spot-on containing emodepside and praziquantel for effective tapeworm and roundworm treatment in cats.
Single-dose topical application — useful for cats that won’t take oral tablets.
$40-90 CAD
Tapeworm Dewormer Tablets for Cats by Bayer
Bayer’s tapeworm dewormer tablets for cats focus on single‑ingredient praziquantel formulations that deliver fast, reliable tapeworm clearance at a low cost per dose. Compared with combination or topical products on this list, these tablets are a financially attractive and straightforward choice when the clinical need is tapeworms only, though they lack the broader nematode coverage and non‑oral convenience of some competitors.
Rapid tapeworm cure
Easy cat dosing
Rapid tapeworm cure
Easy cat dosing
Review Summary
"Bayer tapeworm dewormer tablets for cats are generally considered effective and inexpensive for treating tapeworms, though many owners find pill administration challenging and availability can vary."
Bayer-backed confidence
Single-actives praziquantel tablet specifically formulated to remove feline tapeworms quickly.
Bayer-backed confidence
Single-actives praziquantel tablet specifically formulated to remove feline tapeworms quickly.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Bayer’s tapeworm dewormer tablets for cats focus on single‑ingredient praziquantel formulations that deliver fast, reliable tapeworm clearance at a low cost per dose. Compared with combination or topical products on this list, these tablets are a financially attractive and straightforward choice when the clinical need is tapeworms only, though they lack the broader nematode coverage and non‑oral convenience of some competitors.
Rapid tapeworm cure
Easy cat dosing
Bayer-backed confidence
Single-actives praziquantel tablet specifically formulated to remove feline tapeworms quickly.
Typically a single-dose oral tablet suitable for adult cats and many kittens by weight/age.
Rapid tapeworm cure
Easy cat dosing
Bayer-backed confidence
Single-actives praziquantel tablet specifically formulated to remove feline tapeworms quickly.
Typically a single-dose oral tablet suitable for adult cats and many kittens by weight/age.
$15-40 CAD
Droncit Tablets
Droncit is a long‑established praziquantel tablet known for rapid, targeted cestode elimination and a proven safety profile in both dogs and cats. As a market leader for single‑purpose tapeworm treatment it often offers the lowest per‑treatment cost and the simplest dosing regimen, making it the economical specialist option versus broader‑spectrum combination products or higher‑priced topicals.
Praziquantel power
Targeted tapeworm kill
Praziquantel power
Targeted tapeworm kill
Review Summary
"Droncit (praziquantel) is widely regarded as a dependable, prescription-strength tapeworm treatment with consistent results; reviewers note it often requires a vet visit and professional dosing guidance."
Veterinary staple
Brand praziquantel tablet (Droncit) used by veterinarians to treat Dipylidium and Taenia tapeworms.
Veterinary staple
Brand praziquantel tablet (Droncit) used by veterinarians to treat Dipylidium and Taenia tapeworms.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Droncit is a long‑established praziquantel tablet known for rapid, targeted cestode elimination and a proven safety profile in both dogs and cats. As a market leader for single‑purpose tapeworm treatment it often offers the lowest per‑treatment cost and the simplest dosing regimen, making it the economical specialist option versus broader‑spectrum combination products or higher‑priced topicals.
Praziquantel power
Targeted tapeworm kill
Veterinary staple
Brand praziquantel tablet (Droncit) used by veterinarians to treat Dipylidium and Taenia tapeworms.
Reliable single-dose efficacy with clear weight-based dosing guidance from vets.
Praziquantel power
Targeted tapeworm kill
Veterinary staple
Brand praziquantel tablet (Droncit) used by veterinarians to treat Dipylidium and Taenia tapeworms.
Reliable single-dose efficacy with clear weight-based dosing guidance from vets.
$25-70 CAD