Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Closantel is used in dogs for Liver fluke. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Closantel in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Flukiver, Seponver
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | TOXIC TO DOGS | NOT RECOMMENDED | DO NOT USE | Liver fluke | Anecdotal | Entee, K.M., Grauwels, M., Clerc, B., et al. (1995) Closantel intoxication in a dog. Veterinary and Human Toxicology, 37, 234-236. — Verified against Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), 6th Ed, p.1650 (2026-08-01). |
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Uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in parasites. Active against immature and adult Fasciola hepatica and Haemonchus.
TOXIC to dogs — do not use. Narrow safety margin in sheep/goats. Blindness reported with overdose. Long withdrawal times.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Closantel dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO TOXIC TO DOGS NOT RECOMMENDED. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Closantel in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Closantel in dogs include: DO NOT USE. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Closantel is indicated in dogs for: Liver fluke.
These are general warnings for Closantel across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to dogs — do not use. Narrow safety margin in sheep/goats. Blindness reported with overdose. Long withdrawal times.
Why a species-specific page? Closantel 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.