Cestal cat, a flavored tablet for internal deworming that 83% of cats voluntarily ingest.
Protecting against internal parasites is a responsible task in every veterinary practice. Broad-spectrum products are necessary to protect the health of pets, as well as their owners.
At Ceva, we created the Cestal antiparasitic range, covering a wide spectrum of internal parasites. Regular administration of Cestal cat provides year-round protection for cats.
Cestal cat is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic product, with each tablet containing 20mg praziquantel and 230mg pyrantel pamoate as active ingredients. It shows high activity against the most common tapeworms and roundworms affecting cats. Praziquantel is the most effective cestocidal agent in human and veterinary medicine, with excellent action against the most important cestodes in cats (Taenia taeniaformis, T.pisiformis, T.hydatigena, Dipylidium caninum, Echinococcus multilocularis) - adult and immature forms. Pyrantel is known to be highly effective against many ascarids in cats (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina) - adult and immature forms and hookworms (ancylostoma tubaeforme, Uncinaria stenocephala).
Both dogs and cats that are infested usually show no clinical signs.
The most common intestinal parasites in cats:
Adult forms of tapeworms in dogs and cats usually do not cause clinical signs. However, segments of Dypilidium caninum actively emerge from the anus and cause itching, which can lead to "perianal rubbing". Fleas are an intermediate host for this tapeworm, so regular use of external antiparasitic preparations like Vectra felis is essential.
The eggs of the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis can also develop in humans. Viable larvae are found in so-called hydatid cysts in various organs such as the liver, lungs, brain, or kidneys. They cause serious clinical signs and even death in humans.
Infestation with roundworms (nematodes) is common in kittens and puppies. In severe cases, a distended abdomen, acetone breath, tremors, and seizures may be observed. In humans, as a paratenic host, migrating larvae in the lungs can cause a cough that is difficult to treat, and if they enter the eyes, vision is impaired and can even lead to blindness.
In cases of severe infestation, gastrointestinal signs and even anemia may be observed in cats. In humans, erythema (redness) and itching may appear due to larvae penetrating the skin.
Deworming rules:
• Deworming should be regular, taking into account the cat's lifestyle.
• Ideally, kittens should be dewormed with an appropriate preparation for the first time at 3 weeks of age. This is repeated every 2 weeks until weaning. Then every 4 weeks until 6 months of age.
• Cestal cat dose: 1 tablet/4kg body weight, which corresponds to Praziquantel 5mg/kg body weight, Pyrantel embonate 20mg/kg body weight. For cats under 2kg, give ½ tablet; 2-4kg – 1 tablet; 4-8kg – 2 tablets.
• Frequency of deworming: in adult cats, it is determined according to the parasite's development cycle and the cat's living environment. The risk of infestation is higher in cats that often go outdoors and hunt. With regular deworming, usually one application is sufficient, but in severe infestations, it is recommended to administer the product for 3 consecutive days and then deworm again after 14 days. Collecting and disposing of feces, regular cleaning of kennels, and the cat's resting places are essential.
• Method of administration: tablets can be given directly into the mouth, immediately before feeding, or disguised with food (a piece of meat, pâté).
• Pregnant cats should also be dewormed.
• Overdosing rarely occurs in practice due to good tolerability. If excessive dosage is suspected, appropriate symptomatic treatment should be undertaken.
• It is recommended that all pets in the household be dewormed at the same time.
Internal parasites? No chance!
We use Cestal cat
