Cydectin is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug that can be used to treat a wide range of heartworm diseases and gastrointestinal parasites that affect dogs. It is effective for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (ascarids, hookworms, and whipworms), lungworms, heartworms, and blood flukes in dogs. The medication is available in different forms: liquid, chewable tablets, and topical spot-on. The treatment is administered orally and it can be used to prevent re-infection as well as treat existing infections.
What Is Heartworm Disease?
Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it passes on the infection. The worm then makes its way into the heart and lungs of the animal where it lives for as long as five years, causing damage to these vital organs during that time. The worms are passed on when they mate inside the host’s bloodstream (usually in the spring or summer), and their larvae migrate through the body until they settle in the right side of the heart or pulmonary artery where they mature into adults about six months later.
Symptoms of Heartworm Disease
The symptoms of heartworm disease vary depending on the severity of the infection. The most common symptom of heartworm disease in dogs is coughing, Other symptoms include fatigue, weakness, muscle pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, fainting spells, and vomiting blood (in severe cases). If your dog has any of these symptoms—or any other unusual behaviors—he needs treatment immediately.
How Cydectin Wormer Works
Cydectin Wormer is a product that kills intestinal worms in dogs, cats, and ferrets. The active ingredient in this drug is moxidectin. It is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic that is effective against heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms.
Cydectin works by damaging the protective coating of the worm’s body, thereby, paralyzing the worms so they can be expelled from the dog’s body through the feces. Because Cydectin is absorbed into the blood system and travels through the body to reach muscles, it works quickly and efficiently to kill your pet’s parasites.
Cydectin works by killing the worms that cause these infections. It also stops new worms from developing and infecting your animal. You should treat your pet for worms on a regular basis to prevent re-infestation.
When To Use Cydectin Wormer For Dogs
Cydectin is an effective dewormer that is used to treat and prevent parasite infections in dogs. It is given to puppies at 6 weeks of age, then at 3 months and 6 months. There are a few times when you should use Cydectin:
-If your dog has been outside, especially around other dogs, and you suspect he may have picked up worms.
-If your dog has had a bout of diarrhea or vomiting and you want to make sure it wasn’t caused by parasites.
-If your puppy has just been wormed, but you want to be extra careful about preventing parasites from infecting him again as he grows into his adult size.
Your dog can be treated with Cydectin wormer for up to three months after the first dose, or until the next time, you would have normally administered another dose. The time between doses is recommended to be three months for puppies and adult dogs. This treatment regimen applies to both female and male dogs.
Preventive actions like worming your dog regularly can help protect you and your family from dangerous parasites. It’s very important to deworm your dog regularly. This is because deworming can help prevent the spread of parasites, which can be harmful to both your dog and your family.
Dosage of Cydectin Wormer For Dogs
Cydectin comes in different forms: liquid, chewable tablets, and topical spot-on. The recommended dosage for Cydectin for dogs varies with the form of Cydectin you are buying You should give your dog a dose of Cydectin according to the package instructions. The dosage will depend on your dog’s weight and the product you choose
The liquid form is the most common and convenient way of administering the medication because it’s just a matter of squirting it into your dog’s mouth. The tablet form is more difficult to administer because you have to crush it up and mix it with food. And the topical spot-on form can be annoying if you don’t like having your dog smell like medicine for a few days after application.
Final thoughts
Cydectin has a fast-acting formula to kill all stages of heartworms that resides in a dog’s heart and lungs. It can as well get rid of other gastrointestinal parasites, including those that are resistant to other worming medications. Cydectin kills roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. Cydectin also comes in liquid form making it easier to administer than other treatments that require pills or tablets.