Commonly prescribed for:Coccidia, Cystoisospora ohioensis, Toxoplasma andNeospora caninum Species:Dogs and Cats Therapeutic Class:Anti-protozoal Basic Information Ponazuril is a triazinetrione anti-protozoal drug. Other drugs within the triazine group include diclazuril and toltrazuril. Ponazuril is an ...
Ponazuril kills the coccidia which makes for a faster response to treatment and shorter course of therapy. The problem for dogs and cats is that Ponazuril is manufactured for horses and comes in paste that is impractical for small animal use. The paste c
Veterinary Drugs and Treatments Ponazuril is indicated for the treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) caused by Sarcocystis neurona. Ponazuril could potentially be useful in treating Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma infections in dogs or cats.7...
In dogs and cats, toltrazuril has been used to treat isosporiasis and hepatozoonosis, although infection may persist in some animals.16,37-42In Europe it is available in combination with the anthelmintic emodepside (Procox Oral Suspension for Dogs, Bayer Animal Health) for treatment of isosporia...
1. Ponazuril is a drug currently approved for the treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis in horses, caused by Sarcocystis neurona.2. Ponazuril have been preparing a formulary version of the medication for use in small animals such as cats and dogs against coccidia, ...