Profender® Topical Solution for Cats

Profender is a topical deworming treatment for cats. It targets common intestinal worms with a single skin-on application. Available with US delivery from Canada, it can help reduce out-of-pocket costs without insurance.

What Profender Is and How It Works

Profender® is a feline endoparasiticide applied to the skin at the base of the skull. As a Profender topical dewormer for cats, it combines two actives from different classes to address multiple intestinal parasites in one dose. The first component disrupts nerve signaling in susceptible worms. The second compromises parasite integrity, leading to elimination through normal bowel movements. Border Free Health connects U.S. patients with licensed Canadian partner pharmacies; prescriptions are verified with prescribers before dispensing.

This medicine treats adult and immature stages of roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms commonly found in cats. It is applied directly to intact skin, where it spreads across the surface and is absorbed. Avoid grooming contact until the site is dry to reduce oral exposure. See the official label for full directions and safety information.

Who It’s For

This treatment is for cats who need broad-spectrum intestinal worm control. It targets Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina (roundworms), Ancylostoma tubaeforme (hookworms), and tapeworm species such as Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis. Profender for tapeworms is part of its labeled spectrum, alongside roundworms and hookworms. Kittens must meet the minimum age and weight specified on the label before use. Do not use in cats with known hypersensitivity to the ingredients. Discuss suitability if a cat is debilitated, underweight, or has neurologic disease. Safety in breeding, pregnant, or lactating queens may be limited; follow label guidance.

Fecal monitoring helps confirm parasite clearance and assess reinfection risks. For outdoor cats or multi-cat households, your prescriber may suggest periodic testing and prevention strategies. Keep the product away from children and other animals before use.

Dosage and Usage

Follow the label directions exactly. Profender dosage for cats is a single topical administration based on body weight. Select the correct tube size for the cat’s current weight band. Part the hair at the base of the skull and place the tip on the skin. Squeeze the entire tube content onto one spot on intact skin. Do not massage the liquid. Prevent licking or grooming of the site until dry.

Typical label advice includes using one full tube per treatment and not splitting tubes between cats. Bathing or shampooing is generally avoided right after use; check the leaflet for any waiting period recommendations. If reinfection risk persists, retreatment may be recommended no more frequently than the label allows. For questions about timing with other parasite products, consult a veterinarian.

Administration tips:

• Dry skin site: apply on clean, dry skin.
• Single spot: place all liquid at one point.
• Grooming control: separate cats until the site dries.
• Hygiene: wash hands after handling the tube.
• Follow-up: consider fecal checks as advised.

Strengths and Forms

This is a ready-to-use, single-use spot-on. Common presentations are sized by feline weight range, such as small, medium, and large cat packs. Each tube contains a premeasured amount to match a defined weight band. Availability may vary by lot or jurisdiction. For reference, this emodepside praziquantel spot on is offered in pack sizes that align with weight-based dosing. Always match the cat’s current weight to the correct pack.

Missed Dose and Timing

If a scheduled deworming date is missed, apply the dose when remembered, then resume any future cycles as directed by the label or the prescriber. Do not apply additional liquid to make up for a missed timing. If a cat licks the application site or there is concern about exposure, contact a veterinarian for guidance.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store the tubes in the original carton, protected from light, and at typical room conditions as outlined on the label. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not remove the tube cap until ready to use. Avoid extreme heat during storage or travel, and do not freeze unless the label specifically allows it. When traveling, pack the unopened tubes in a sealed pouch within the carry-on bag, along with a copy of the prescription and the product leaflet. Keep the carton for identification. Dispose of used tubes safely, and do not reuse any container.

Benefits

This treatment provides broad intestinal worm coverage in cats and is designed for single-dose convenience. It may help clear various worm species that commonly affect felines, reducing parasite shedding. The topical format avoids administering tablets, which can be difficult for some cats. As emodepside and praziquantel for cats, the combination offers complementary mechanisms against different worm types. When used as directed, most households find one application manageable within a routine care plan. Follow the label and veterinary advice to reduce reinfection risk.

Side Effects and Safety

Commonly reported effects include temporary salivation if the product is licked, brief hair changes or mild irritation at the application site, scratching, decreased appetite, or lethargy. These are usually self-limiting. Serious but less common concerns can include tremors, incoordination, or hypersensitivity reactions. Prevent oral ingestion by keeping animals separated until the application area is dry. If concerning signs develop, seek veterinary care promptly.

• Mild skin irritation: localized and short-lived
• Excess salivation: often from licking taste
• Behavior changes: transient quietness or agitation
• GI signs: occasional vomiting or soft stool

Do not apply on broken skin. Avoid contact with the cat’s eyes or mouth. Keep children away from treated animals until the site dries. For pregnant, breeding, or nursing cats, review the label statements and consult a veterinarian before use.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Discuss all current parasite preventives and treatments with a veterinarian. Using multiple dewormers at the same time can increase adverse effect risks unless a prescriber specifically advises it. Alcohol-based spot-ons should not be co-applied at the same site. Always follow spacing guidance if using separate topical products on the same day. If a cat has a history of neurologic issues, ask whether a topical dewormer is appropriate.

Bacterial infections require separate therapies and are not treated by dewormers. For example, a veterinarian may select an appropriate antibiotic when indicated; see Clavamox for more on that class of care.

What to Expect Over Time

After application, parasites begin to clear from the intestines over the following days, and fecal shedding typically declines. Some cats may pass visible worm segments temporarily. Stool checks can help confirm that the burden has resolved and guide future prevention steps. For households with recurring flea exposure or hunting behavior, the prescriber may recommend periodic deworming and strict flea control to limit reinfection risk. Keep a simple calendar of deworming dates and fecal recheck plans. Consistent follow-through supports long-term parasite control.

Compare With Alternatives

Several approved feline dewormers may be appropriate based on the worms identified and cat-specific factors. Tablet-based options treat many of the same parasites and are useful when topical use is not suitable. Learn how a tablet regimen compares in Drontal For Cats. Some combination products add external parasite control alongside internal coverage; see an overview in NexGard Combo. Ask a veterinarian which class best fits the cat’s needs and lifestyle.

Pricing and Access

Canadian pharmacy sourcing can lower the cash-pay burden for many pet owners. Check Profender price and see how package sizes compare before ordering. This product Ships from Canada to US with transparent service and support. View current pricing details on the product page and compare available pack configurations. If a coupon is available, see our Promotions page for any current offers. Final costs may vary by weight band and quantity selected at checkout.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary. If a specific pack size is unavailable, a veterinarian may recommend a comparable alternative that fits the weight band. We stock a range of Pet Medications; availability may change without notice. Country-of-origin notes are listed on the page; see the attribute for Canada when relevant. Prescription required and verified.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Good candidates are cats meeting the label age and weight minimums who need broad intestinal worm control. Cats with skin disease at the application site or significant neurologic history may not be ideal candidates. A veterinarian should confirm the parasite type by exam or fecal testing before treatment.

• Match weight band: choose correct tube size.
• Bundle refills: consider multi-month supplies for multi-cat homes.
• Set reminders: keep a simple calendar for future doses.
• Prevent fleas: reduce tapeworm risk via flea control.
• Recheck stool: confirm clearance after therapy.

To stretch budgets, compare pack sizes per cat and plan refills to avoid last-minute purchases. Category resources on Roundworm Infection and Tapeworm Infection can help frame discussions with the care team.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Which worms were found on testing?
• Is a single dose enough, or should we recheck fecals?
• How long should cats be separated after application?
• What signs suggest an adverse reaction?
• Can this be used with other parasite preventives?
• What is the plan to reduce reinfection?

Authoritative Sources

Elanco (Manufacturer)Health Canada Drug Product DatabaseFDA Animal Drugs Database

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