Directions: The daily dose for Safe-Guard Canine is 50 mg/kg (22.7 mg/lb) of body weight.
You should weigh your dog to make sure you are using the right dose; i.e. correct gram amount and appropriate number of pouches.
Your dog must be treated with the following dose for 3 days in a row.
Dog Weight (lbs) | Pouch Size (Daily Dose) |
10 | 1 gram |
11 to 20 | 2 gram |
21 to 30* | 1 gram + 2 gram |
31 to 40 | 4 gram |
41 to 50* | 1 gram + 4 gram |
51 to 60* | 2 gram + 4 gram |
61 to 80* | Two 4 gram |
Over 80* | * Combine pouches to obtain recommended daily dosage. |
Mix daily dose with a small amount of the usual food. Make sure your dog eats all the medicated food. You may need to moisten dry dog food to aid mixing.
Repeat the dose for 3 days in a row.
Recommended Deworming Schedule: Schedule may vary depending on the climate where you live and the activity of your dog. The following schedule should be used as a general guidance.
- Weaned pups (6-8 weeks of age) should be dewormed at 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks of age.
- Treat the dam at the same time as the puppies.
- Dogs over 6 months of age should be dewormed at least twice each year.
Diagnosis of Parasites: Consult your veterinarian for help in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism. Specific diagnoses require laboratory testing. Dogs can become infected with several different kinds of tapeworms. Safe-Guard Canine only kills Taenia species of tapeworms. If you continue to see tapeworm segments in your dog's stool after treatment with Safe-Guard Canine, consult your veterinarian.
Roundworms and hookworms may pose serious human health risks; regular deworming may help reduce those risks.
Symptoms of intestinal parasites in dogs
Be aware of changes in your dog's behavior. Learn to recognize signs of canine intestinal parasites:
- worms or small white objects that look like grains of rice in your dog's stool, fur or quarters; rear end scooting or dragging;
- round belly, low energy, diarrhea and/or vomiting;
- or no sign whatsoever; this is common in adult dogs!
Net Weight: | |
3 grams | Three 1 gram pouches for a 3-day treatment. Each pouch treats 10 lbs. |
6 grams | Three 2 gram pouches for a 3-day treatment. Each pouch treats 20 lbs. |
12 grams | Three 4 gram pouches for a 3-day treatment. Each pouch treats 40 lbs. |