Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Carbimazole is used in dog for Hyperthyroidism (rare in dogs). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carbimazole in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Neo-Mercazole, Vidalta
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1.5 mg/kg | q8-12h | Typically short-term in dogs (hyperthyroidism rare); per thyroid levels | Hyperthyroidism (rare in dogs) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Prodrug rapidly converted to methimazole, which inhibits thyroid peroxidase enzyme, blocking thyroid hormone synthesis.
Similar side effects as methimazole. Monitor CBC (agranulocytosis risk), liver enzymes, renal function. Better GI tolerance than methimazole in some cats.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Carbimazole 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.