Solas Foster Information

Basic Vet Meds that Solas generally keeps on hand

In addition to this list, we often have fluids, antibiotics, antidiarrheals, and other assorted meds. Please reach out to Sarah or Dadie when a vet recommends a med to see if already have it. 

Common Medications Dose Calculator

⚠️ Important Note: Please make sure you verify physical drug labels to confirm the actual concentrations and guidelines match these specifications exactly.

Details

Anti-Parasite

  • Fleas & Ticks

    Quick Flea Kill

    Nitenpyram (Capstar)

    • Form: Oral liquid or single pill
    • Dose: 0.25 ml  or one pill for cats 2–25 lbs
    • What it does: Kills adult fleas quickly (works immediately)
    • Repeat: May repeat in 24 hours if needed
    • Note: First dose kills active fleas; second dose helps eliminate newly hatched fleas

     

    Monthly Flea & Tick Prevention

     

    Selamectin (Revolution Plus, Stronghold Plus, Selarid)

    • Form: Topical
    • Application: 1 vial/size appropriate dose on the back of the neck 
    • What it does: Treats:
      • Fleas
      • Ticks
      • Roundworms
      • Hookworms
    • Repeat: Monthly as needed
    • NOTE: Also, if given this, it can also serve as one of the dewormer doses in adults

    Deworming

    Pyrantel Pamoate

    • Form: Oral liquid
    • Dose: .5ml /10 lbs -repeat every 2 weeks until 8 weeks
    • Treats:
      • Roundworms
      • Hookworms
    • Advantages:
      • Safe for kittens over 2 weeks
      • Inexpensive

    Drontal  -Adults Only

    • Form:  Oral Tablet  
    • Dose:
    •   Repeat in 2 weeks
    • Treats:
      • Roundworms
      • Hookworms
      • Tapeworms
      • Whipworms

    Clean Sweep + Praziquantel   – Kittens (can be used for adults also)

    • Form: Both Oral Liquids
    • Dose:  .5ml x 1 lb. Repeat in 2 weeks
    • Treats: All worm types
    • Note: Less expensive liquid alternative to Drontal

    Intestinal Parasites

    Fenbendazole (Panacur, Safe-Guard)

    • Form: Oral Liquid
    • Dose: 1 ml x 5 lbs, 1 x a day for 5 days
    • Treats:
      • Roundworms
      • Hookworms
      • Whipworms
      • Some tapeworms
      • Giardia

    Metronidazole

    • Form: Oral Liquid
    • Dose: 1.5 ml per 5 lbs 1 x a day for 5 days (can split dose to 2 x a day)
    • Treats: Giardia
    • Note: Often used together with Fenbendazole for Giardia infections

    Sulfadimethoxine (Albon /All Gone)

    • Form: Oral Liquid
    • Dose:  .5ml per 1lb once, then .25ml per 1 lb, 1 x a day for 3-5 days
    • Treats: Coccidia

    Ponazuril / Toltrazuril

    • Form: Oral
    • Dose: .1ml per 1 lb, once a day for 3 days, repeat course a week later  
    • Treats: Coccidia
    • **Note: Dose may vary based on medication strength. This is the standard dose for 10%