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US brand names:Valbazen
Albendazole is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO q24h x 10 days in rabbits, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.849 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.21, Albendazole monograph spanning p.20-21. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.3 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Warnings from the source rows
Binds beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasite cells. Disrupts glucose uptake and depletes glycogen stores.
Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q12h | Moderate | Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.13Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q12h | Weak | Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.13Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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