Albendazole for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Albendazole is used in dog for Giardia, lungworm, hepatic parasites. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Albendazole in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Valbazen
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q12h | 2-5 days depending on parasite | Giardia, lungworm, hepatic parasites | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasite cells. Disrupts glucose uptake and depletes glycogen stores.
Side effects & warnings
Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with dog dosing
Albendazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Albendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.