A formulation for treating and preventing roundworm infestations in
horses, dogs, cats, and other animals is provided. This formulation
includes an agent effective against nematodes, wherein the agent is
pyrantel, morantel, any salt thereof, or any combination thereof.
Preferably, the formulation additionally includes an agent effective
against nematodes and obligate parasitic flies, an edible non-aqueous
liquid and a thickening agent. The formulation of the present invention
allows for a high concentration of the agent effective against nematodes
and for the treatment of roundworms, particularly ascarids, that have
become resistant to at least one agent typically effective against
nematodes.