Table 4 Palatability of three sequential treatments with fluralaner flavored chewable tablets administered at 12 week intervals
Step when dose accepted by dog | Percentage of doses taken | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1stDose | 2ndDose | 3rdDose | Total | |
~D0 | ~D84 | ~D168 | ||
(N = 207) | (N = 188) | (N = 164) | (N = 559) | |
Free choice within 1 minute | 158 (76.3%) | 142 (75.5%) | 116 (70.7%) | 416 (74.4%) |
Free choice within 1 – 5 minutes | 11 (5.3%) | 15 (8.0%) | 9 (5.5%) | 35 (6.3%) |
Hidden in food or other treat | 27 (13.0%) | 17 (9.0%) | 26 (15.9%) | 70 (12.5%) |
Dose force fed to dog | 10 (4.8%) | 10 (5.3%) | 13 (7.9%) | 33 (5.9%) |
Investigator contacted for dosing | 1 (0.5%) | 4 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.9%) |