The effect of mebendazole in food on Echinococcus granulosus and Taenia hydatigena infections in dogs.

A limited, but controlled trial with mebendazole incorporated in a prepared food and with tablets given with this food showed that with the former there was an overall reduction in the expected dog population harbouring Echinococcus granulosus and Taenia hydatigena. Neither treatment was fully effective.