Drools IT-Vet Antifungal Tablets for Dogs & Cats
Prescription veterinary antifungal — give only on the direction of a licensed veterinarian. Fungal infections are slow to clear, and courses typically run for several weeks to months: stopping as soon as the skin looks better is the commonest reason ringworm comes back, so complete the full course and attend any recheck your veterinarian schedules. Systemic antifungals are processed by the liver, so your veterinarian may want blood tests before and during a long course; stop and contact them if your pet goes off food, vomits repeatedly, becomes lethargic, or develops yellowing of the gums or eyes. Tell your veterinarian about every other medicine your pet is taking, as antifungals of this class interact with a number of common drugs. Consult your veterinarian before use in pregnant or lactating animals, and in animals with existing liver disease. Ringworm spreads to people and other pets, so wash your hands after handling your pet, and vacuum and clean bedding and grooming tools regularly through treatment. Confirm the exact composition and dosing from the product pack. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Drools IT-Vet Antifungal Tablets for Dogs & Cats
Drools IT-Vet is a veterinary antifungal tablet for dogs and cats, used under veterinary direction to treat fungal infections affecting the skin, coat, and general health. Fungal disease in pets is stubborn in a way bacterial infection usually is not: dermatophytes such as Microsporum canis colonise the hair shaft itself, and yeasts such as Malassezia live in the skin's surface layers, so topical treatment alone often cannot reach the whole population. An oral antifungal works from the inside, reaching the hair follicle and skin through the bloodstream, which is why systemic treatment is recommended for widespread, recurring, or nail-bed infections. The tablet format allows accurate weight-based dosing in both dogs and cats.
Therapeutic Class
- Prescription veterinary systemic antifungal oral tablet for dogs and cats — confirm the active ingredient and strength from the product pack
Key Benefits
- Systemic antifungal action reaching skin, hair follicles, and claws
- Helps treat and prevent recurrence of fungal infections
- Supports healthy skin, coat, and overall condition during recovery
- Reaches infection that topical treatment alone cannot clear
- Easy-to-administer tablet allowing accurate dosing
- Suitable for both dogs and cats under veterinary supervision
Indications
- Ringworm (dermatophytosis) caused by Microsporum and Trichophyton species
- Yeast infections including Malassezia dermatitis
- Widespread or recurrent fungal skin infections
- Nail bed and claw fungal infections (onychomycosis)
- Fungal infections that have not responded to topical therapy alone
- Other fungal conditions as diagnosed by a veterinarian
Signs of Fungal Skin Infection
- Circular patches of hair loss, often with scaly or crusty skin
- Broken, brittle hairs and a dull coat
- Redness, itching, and darkened or thickened skin
- A distinctive musty or yeasty smell, typical of Malassezia
- Greasy skin and recurring ear problems
- Brittle, deformed, or discoloured claws
Dosage & Administration
- Administer orally at the dose, frequency, and duration prescribed by your veterinarian
- Dosage depends on body weight, species, and the type and extent of infection
- Give with food unless your veterinarian directs otherwise, as this class is generally better absorbed with a meal
- Complete the full course, which for fungal infection is usually several weeks or longer
- Always provide fresh, clean drinking water