About Animal De-Wormers in Canada

At Canvasback Pet Supplies in Lockport, Manitoba Canada we carry a wide variety of Deworming products including liquid Ivermectin, Piperazine and natural Diatomaceous earth.  Ask your vet about what deworming program is best for your animals and always follow the labels. 

Horse De-Wormers:

Keeping your horse healthy involves a consistent deworming program tailored to their needs, environment, and parasite risks. With parasites developing resistance to common treatments, understanding how to properly rotate dewormers and what each product covers is essential for responsible equine care. 

Dewormers are categorized into distinct classes based on their active chemical compounds, and each class works differently to eliminate parasites. For example, Safe-Guard® (fenbendazole) and Valbazen® (albendazole) belong to the benzimidazole class, which kills worms by interfering with their digestive processes. In contrast, Ivomec® (ivermectin) and Cydectin® (moxidectin) are part of the macrocyclic lactone class, which paralyzes parasites by targeting their nervous system.

It’s important to understand that when parasites develop resistance to one drug in a class, they are often resistant to all drugs within that same class. For instance, if parasites are resistant to Safe-Guard, they are likely also resistant to Valbazen. This makes drug rotation and combination strategies critical—combinations should include dewormers from different classes to be effective.

Always consult with your veterinarian before starting or changing your deworming protocol to ensure the best results for your horse’s health.

Horse Dewormer Active Ingredients & Coverage

Chicken, Poultry, Swine De-Wormers: 

You can find Piperazine Dihydrochloride in our Feed Shop, it is an effective single-application anthelmintic, administered via water or feed, specifically targeting roundworm infestations in Poultry, Swine, and Equine species.

Deworming Goats:

You can deworm goats with several of the horse de-worming products. See the College of Veterinary Medicine website for more details and information on deworming goats Dewormer Chart for Goats | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

"Safe-Guard/Panacur Suspension (10% or 100 mg/ml): the label dose in goats is 5 mg/kg, but a 10 mg/kg dosage is recommended. At 10 mg/kg, withdrawal time is 16 days meat and 4 days for milk. Add 1 day for each additional day the drug is used (e.g. if administered 2 days in a row then withhold milk for 5 days after 2nd dose)."

Dewomers for Sheep:

Sheep can be dewormed using several of the available horse deworming products including Ivermectin. For more details and information visit the University of Calgary website Dewormers | Gastrointestinal Sheep Parasites In Western Canada | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) | University of Calgary

Dewormers for Dogs & Cats:

We also carry De-worming tablets for dogs and cats. 

Diatomaous Earth:

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a naturally occurring, soft sedimentary rock made from fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. When ground into a fine powder, food-grade DE is often promoted as a natural dewormer for livestock and pets.

The idea is that DE’s microscopic, razor-sharp edges can pierce the outer layer of parasites like worms, dehydrating and killing them as they pass through the digestive system. While this may be effective against external parasites like fleas and mites, scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness against internal parasites (like gastrointestinal worms in horses) is limited.

Though considered safe in small amounts, DE should not replace a proven deworming program. If you're considering using diatomaceous earth as part of your animal’s parasite management, always consult your veterinarian first.

Final thoughts:

Effective parasite control is about more than just giving a dewormer every few months—it's about choosing the right product, using it at the right time, with the right dosage and understanding what you're targeting. Work closely with your veterinarian to create a customized, responsible deworming plan that keeps your animals healthy. 

Canvasback Pet Supplies in Lockport Manitoba, stocks a wide variety of de-wormers available year round for your deworming needs.