Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Albendazole is dosed at 25–50 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.41 (2026-08-01).. Albendazole is used in dogs for Giardia, lungworm, hepatic parasites. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Albendazole in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Valbazen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q12h | 2-5 days depending on parasite | Giardia, lungworm, hepatic parasites | Moderate | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.41 (2026-08-01). |
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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.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Albendazole dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 25–50 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Albendazole in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Albendazole in dogs include: 2-5 days depending on parasite. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Albendazole is indicated in dogs for: Giardia, lungworm, hepatic parasites.
These are general warnings for Albendazole across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
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 dogs — 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.