How to Get a Dog To Take Panacur Liquid

No pet parent intentionally puts the health of their pups in danger.

Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, your pet sometimes gets in trouble.

Thanks to their love for the outdoors, dogs attract worms a lot. They are always sniffing and eating contaminated soil and biting into dead birds and rodents.

Sometimes they consume feces and vomit from infected animals.

Then there’s the fact that they are susceptible to mosquito and flea bites.

Worms can do a lot of harm to your beloved pet. They cause a host of symptoms ranging from lethargy to weight loss and abdominal pain just to mention a few.

Lucky for you, there are safe medications for treating internal parasites. One of the common ones is Panacur.

This effective drug is a lifesaver for dog parents.  In this guide, we tell you how to get your pup to take the medication.

What is Panacur?

Panacur is a safe and effective medication used to treat a wide variety of internal parasites.

It is mostly used to treat roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm.

Its active ingredient, Fenbendazole, kills worms by impairing their ability to create microtubules.

Studies show that the med is 98-100% effective against whipworms, acaroids, and hookworms.

The drug is mostly used to treat Taeniapisiformis – a common type of tapeworm.

How to Administer Panacur Liquid

Panacur is available as a liquid /suspension, paste, and granules.

The liquid form is administered orally while the rest are blended with your pet’s food.

 Your vet will give you guidelines on how to give it to your doggie.

Dosages differ based on the dog’s medical history, worms present in the body, and the size of the pet among other factors. It is in your best interest to abide by them.

 The easiest trick to get your doggie to take it is by adding it to his food. Of course, this means that it can only be put in wet food.

Most dogs have no problem consuming medicated food. They feast on without a care in the world.

However, some refuse it totally. To be safe, you might want to give the dog a test dose.

This is somewhat of a trial method to find out if your doggie does eat food with Panacur liquid in it.

On the first day of administration, add a small dose on your doggie’s pet food and offer it to the pet.

Wait to see if the pooch will eat it. If he does, you are safe. If he doesn’t, you will have to think of another strategy to dispense the drug.

How To Get The Dog To Take Panacur Liquid

In a perfect world, all dogs eat food with Panacur liquid with no issues at all.

Well, we live in a real-world where things don’t happen as we would love always.

If your doggie isn’t too motivated to take medicated food, that can be frustrating.

What can you do? Try the following tips.

1. Offer Yummy Food

Your dog has a hard time saying no to certain treats and food options. Now is the time to use them to your advantage.

If you have a hard time getting him to eat Panacur liquid sprinkled on his normal food, switch the meal for something yummy.

 This can be anything like peanut butter, canned pet food, or tuna.

 Just find out if the food is safe for your doggie then proceed.

2. Give Strong Flavorful Food

Besides using yummy treats, you can also think of giving foods with rich flavors.

The idea here, as you might have guessed, is to mask the taste of Panacur.

This is no time for bland food. You want something with a strong smell and plenty of flavors.

Think of things like tuna, ocean fish, red meat, or white cheddar.

Again, ensure they pass the safety test first before giving them to the doggies. This is especially for doggies with dietary restrictions.

3. Offer Lots Of Praise

Positive reinforcement works wonders when administering Panacur liquid to your pooch.

Dogs respond to praise more than we think. It motivates them to do the impossible.

One study actually suggests that doggies care about praise from their owners just as much as getting doggy treats from them.

Once your pet chomps on his medicated food, start heaping praises on him.

That will give him the push to take the next bite and the subsequent ones.

When he’s done, don’t stop. Call him beautiful names, pet him, and simply show your joy.

4. Try Other Alternatives

Adding Panacur liquid to pet food is one way of administering the drug.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work in all circumstances. No matter what you do, your dog may flat out refuse to take his medicated food.

 In such a case, you have no option but to feed the med directly to your dog’s mouth. This is no mean feat but it will ensure that your pet takes his drug.

To do this, you need a syringe and a second set of hands to help.

• Place the dog in a comfortable and safe position.

• With person 2 holding the dog in place, insert the tip of the syringe in the pet’s mouth.

• The best position is behind the fangs (canine teeth) where there’s a little gap.

• Angle the syringe to the side to deposit the content onto his tongue.

• Now squeeze the syringe to release the Panacur and give the doggie time to swallow the medication.

 As usual, keep social reinforcements going the entire time. Don’t worry if the doggie spits some of it. Vets always make an allowance for this.

Only take action if the doggie spits a large portion of the dose. If he does, go back to the vet and ask them to give you further recommendations.

Parting Thoughts

Giving Panacur liquid to a dog can go either way. You are in luck if your dog takes it with no issues or drama.

 If you fall on the other side of the spectrum, you have to be a little creative to get him to take it.

Use yummy, flavorful food and praise to get the best results.

If that doesn’t work, try the syringe method. Best of luck!

Related Post: How to Get Rid Of Worms in a Dog without Going to the Vet (12 Strategies)

Resources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7056663/

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/giving-liquid-medication-to-dogs

https://wagwalking.com/treatment/panacur

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=9d014ac2-5a56-40c8-b16e-f93fbb2953f7

https://www.today.com/health/our-dogs-really-do-love-us-praise-big-treats-your-t102041