Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fenbendazole is used in cat for Aelurostrongylus (lungworm), Giardia, Roundworms, hookworms, lung worms. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Fenbendazole in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Panacur
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q24h | 10-14 days for lungworm | Aelurostrongylus (lungworm) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q24h | 5 consecutive days | Giardia | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 consecutive days | Roundworms, hookworms, lung worms | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasites. Disrupts energy metabolism and cell division.
Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Fenbendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.