Drontal Plus Flavoured Tablets for Dogs
Drontal Plus holds a market-leading position for dog deworming thanks to its long-standing reputation for broad-spectrum intestinal parasite control and a palatable tablet format that improves owner compliance. Compared with the other products on this list, Drontal Plus is often perceived as a cost-effective, widely available option for routine multi-parasite treatments in small dogs, while competitors such as Interceptor Plus emphasize heartworm prevention and Panacur offers a flexible granular formulation for tricky dosing situations.
Broad-spectrum action
Palatable beefy taste
Broad-spectrum action
Palatable beefy taste
Review Summary
"Users report Drontal Plus reliably clears common intestinal worms in dogs and is easy to give because of the flavored tablet; occasional mild GI upset or rare treatment failures are mentioned."
Fast symptom relief
Combination of praziquantel, pyrantel and febantel to treat tapeworms and common nematodes
Fast symptom relief
Combination of praziquantel, pyrantel and febantel to treat tapeworms and common nematodes
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Drontal Plus holds a market-leading position for dog deworming thanks to its long-standing reputation for broad-spectrum intestinal parasite control and a palatable tablet format that improves owner compliance. Compared with the other products on this list, Drontal Plus is often perceived as a cost-effective, widely available option for routine multi-parasite treatments in small dogs, while competitors such as Interceptor Plus emphasize heartworm prevention and Panacur offers a flexible granular formulation for tricky dosing situations.
Broad-spectrum action
Palatable beefy taste
Fast symptom relief
Combination of praziquantel, pyrantel and febantel to treat tapeworms and common nematodes
Flavoured tablets improve palatability and ease of administration
Broad-spectrum action
Palatable beefy taste
Fast symptom relief
Combination of praziquantel, pyrantel and febantel to treat tapeworms and common nematodes
Flavoured tablets improve palatability and ease of administration
$20-40 CAD
Milbemax Tablets for Cats
Milbemax is recognized for its cat-specific tablet formulations that combine reliable intestinal parasite coverage with smaller, feline-friendly dosing increments, making it a preferred choice for veterinary-prescribed feline deworming. Relative to Drontal Plus (dog-focused) and Profender (a premium feline option), Milbemax strikes a balance between targeted feline efficacy and affordability, often making it a practical clinic-stocked choice for routine cat parasite control.
Cat-optimised dosing
Gentle on kittens
Cat-optimised dosing
Gentle on kittens
Review Summary
"Cat owners commonly find Milbemax effective and well tolerated for tapeworms and roundworms, with few side effects reported though a small number of cats may vomit or refuse tablets."
Purr-worthy flavour
Contains milbemycin oxime and praziquantel for broad intestinal parasite coverage
Purr-worthy flavour
Contains milbemycin oxime and praziquantel for broad intestinal parasite coverage
Increased Safety & Security
Milbemax is recognized for its cat-specific tablet formulations that combine reliable intestinal parasite coverage with smaller, feline-friendly dosing increments, making it a preferred choice for veterinary-prescribed feline deworming. Relative to Drontal Plus (dog-focused) and Profender (a premium feline option), Milbemax strikes a balance between targeted feline efficacy and affordability, often making it a practical clinic-stocked choice for routine cat parasite control.
Cat-optimised dosing
Gentle on kittens
Purr-worthy flavour
Contains milbemycin oxime and praziquantel for broad intestinal parasite coverage
Small tablet size suitable for cats and simple dosing per weight
Cat-optimised dosing
Gentle on kittens
Purr-worthy flavour
Contains milbemycin oxime and praziquantel for broad intestinal parasite coverage
Small tablet size suitable for cats and simple dosing per weight
$15-35 CAD
Interceptor Plus Chewable Tablets
Interceptor Plus is distinguished as a comprehensive monthly chewable that integrates intestinal worm control with heartworm prevention, giving it a technical advantage for multi-threat parasite management in small animals. Financially, its higher unit price is offset by the convenience and consolidated protection it delivers compared with single-purpose products like Panacur granules or standalone tapeworm treatments, making it attractive for owners seeking an all-in-one preventive approach.
Heartworm + intestinal
Monthly chewable ease
Heartworm + intestinal
Monthly chewable ease
Review Summary
"Many users praise Interceptor Plus for broad-spectrum parasite and heartworm protection with generally good palatability, while a minority report vomiting, reduced appetite, or occasional compliance issues."
Treat-like crunch
Monthly chewable combining milbemycin oxime and praziquantel to prevent heartworm and treat intestinal parasites
Treat-like crunch
Monthly chewable combining milbemycin oxime and praziquantel to prevent heartworm and treat intestinal parasites
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Interceptor Plus is distinguished as a comprehensive monthly chewable that integrates intestinal worm control with heartworm prevention, giving it a technical advantage for multi-threat parasite management in small animals. Financially, its higher unit price is offset by the convenience and consolidated protection it delivers compared with single-purpose products like Panacur granules or standalone tapeworm treatments, making it attractive for owners seeking an all-in-one preventive approach.
Heartworm + intestinal
Monthly chewable ease
Treat-like crunch
Monthly chewable combining milbemycin oxime and praziquantel to prevent heartworm and treat intestinal parasites
Palatable, chewable formulation improves owner compliance
Heartworm + intestinal
Monthly chewable ease
Treat-like crunch
Monthly chewable combining milbemycin oxime and praziquantel to prevent heartworm and treat intestinal parasites
Palatable, chewable formulation improves owner compliance
$120-200 CAD
Panacur Granules 22.2%
Panacur Granules (22.2%) are valued for their versatile fenbendazole formulation and granular dosing, which allow precise weight-based administration and off-label flexibility across many small animal species. Compared with tablet-based options on this list, Panacur’s granular form can be more economical for multi-dose or long-course therapies and is particularly useful when tablet acceptance is poor or customized dosing is required.
Granule sprinkle format
Effective vs Giardia
Granule sprinkle format
Effective vs Giardia
Review Summary
"Panacur (fenbendazole) granules are highly regarded for effectiveness against a wide range of intestinal parasites including giardia and are considered safe for repeated courses, though multi-day dosing and taste can be drawbacks."
Flexible multi-day dosing
Fenbendazole 22.2% granules effective against Giardia, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms
Flexible multi-day dosing
Fenbendazole 22.2% granules effective against Giardia, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Panacur Granules (22.2%) are valued for their versatile fenbendazole formulation and granular dosing, which allow precise weight-based administration and off-label flexibility across many small animal species. Compared with tablet-based options on this list, Panacur’s granular form can be more economical for multi-dose or long-course therapies and is particularly useful when tablet acceptance is poor or customized dosing is required.
Granule sprinkle format
Effective vs Giardia
Flexible multi-day dosing
Fenbendazole 22.2% granules effective against Giardia, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms
Granule form can be mixed with food to simplify dosing for picky animals
Granule sprinkle format
Effective vs Giardia
Flexible multi-day dosing
Fenbendazole 22.2% granules effective against Giardia, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms
Granule form can be mixed with food to simplify dosing for picky animals
$25-50 CAD
Profender Allwormer Tablets for Cats
Profender Allwormer Tablets for Cats occupies a premium niche by offering a cat-focused deworming solution designed to minimize gastrointestinal upset and deliver targeted efficacy against common intestinal parasites. While typically positioned at a higher price point than generic tablets or granules, Profender’s veterinary-focused formulation and perceived tolerability make it an attractive option for owners willing to pay for a refined, cat-centric product compared with broader-spectrum or multi-species treatments.
Broad tapeworm action
Cat-safe formula
Broad tapeworm action
Cat-safe formula
Review Summary
"Owners report Profender allwormer tablets are effective at eliminating intestinal worms with simple dosing and generally good tolerance; a small number note mild GI upset or, for topical formulations, occasional skin reactions."
No-pill relief
Topical spot-on formulation (emodepside + praziquantel) that treats tapeworms and nematodes without oral dosing
No-pill relief
Topical spot-on formulation (emodepside + praziquantel) that treats tapeworms and nematodes without oral dosing
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Profender Allwormer Tablets for Cats occupies a premium niche by offering a cat-focused deworming solution designed to minimize gastrointestinal upset and deliver targeted efficacy against common intestinal parasites. While typically positioned at a higher price point than generic tablets or granules, Profender’s veterinary-focused formulation and perceived tolerability make it an attractive option for owners willing to pay for a refined, cat-centric product compared with broader-spectrum or multi-species treatments.
Broad tapeworm action
Cat-safe formula
No-pill relief
Topical spot-on formulation (emodepside + praziquantel) that treats tapeworms and nematodes without oral dosing
Single-application, weight-specific dose for easy administration to cats
Broad tapeworm action
Cat-safe formula
No-pill relief
Topical spot-on formulation (emodepside + praziquantel) that treats tapeworms and nematodes without oral dosing
Single-application, weight-specific dose for easy administration to cats
$30-60 CAD