Treating Dog Fluke

by Nancy Wilson
(Arcadia Fl)

It is confirmed yesterday that our Golden Retriever Laker has Fluke. The Vet is treating him with Drontal Plus 68.0mg, 2.5 tablets by mouth yesterday and not to be repeated until 3 weeks, the same dose, 2.5 tablets.

Is this the best treatment? Our Golden has been off food for over 5 weeks. We did a full blood count and only the liver count was up to 134. Would this be because of the Fluke? We have another Golden, Bailey who has Lymphoma and is going through IV Chemo for the past 5 months, which will be indefinitely.

Can you shed some light on our Laker and Fluke and what is the best treatment?

Nancy Wilson



Vet Suggestion for Treating Dog Fluke


Hi Nancy,

When you say “fluke” I can’t be sure whether or you are talking about liver flukes, salmon poisoning, or some other disease caused by this class of parasites. Whatever the case, as long as your dog’s condition begins to improve with treatment, he should be fine with the regimen you describe.

The medication that is contained in Drontal Plus (praziquantal) is active against most of these parasites. Fenbendazole is another option.



Regards,

Jennifer Coates, DVM