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
Quick Flea Kill
Nitenpyram (Capstar)
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- Form: Oral liquid or single pill
- Minimum Safe Age: 2 months
- 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
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Monthly Flea & Tick Prevention
Selamectin (Revolution Plus, Stronghold Plus, Selarid)
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- Form: Topical
- Application: 1 vial/size appropriate dose on the back of the neck
- Minimum Safe Age: 2 months
- 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
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Deworming
Pyrantel Pamoate
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- Form: Oral liquid
- Minimum Safe Age: 2 weeks
- Dose: Repeated every 2 weeks until 8 weeks
- Treats:
- Roundworms
- Hookworms
- Advantages:
- Safe for kittens over 2 weeks
- Inexpensive
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Praziquantel
- Form: Oral liquid /Oral Pill
- Dose: Given once
- Minimum Safe Age: 2 months
- Treats:
- All Tapeworms
- Advantages:
- One time treatment
- Kills all tapeworms
- Combined with Pyrantel, creates broad spectrum deworming
Drontal -(Reserved for specific use cases due to cost)
- Form: Pill
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- Dose: See chart
- Minimum Safe Age: 2 months
- Treats:
- Roundworms
- Hookworms
- Whipworms
- *Some Tapeworms
- Advantages:
- Pill form
- Disadvantages:
- Very expensive
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