Amphibian · Anaxyrus houstonensis · typical adult weight 0.03–0.09 kg
Levamisole is dosed at 6.5–13.5 mg/kg topical repeat in 10 days in houston toads, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.191. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.191' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.177; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.177. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Levamisole (Antiparasitic) has cited veterinary dosing for houston toads. Routes documented in houston toads: topical. A typical adult houston toad weighs 0.03–0.09 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Levamisole in houston toads, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Levasole, Tramisol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topical | 6.5–13.5 mg/kg | repeat in 10 days | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.191. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.191' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.177; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.177. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5–13.5 | TOPICAL | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.191 | 6.5-13.5 mg/kg applied topically, repeat in 10 days a. - Exotic Pets |
| 10 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.3 | 10 mg/kg IM, ICe, topically, repeat in 2 wk |
| 6.5–13.5 | IN | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.3 | 6.5-13.5 mg/kg topically to pelvic patch, repeat in 10 days |
| 6.5–13.5 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.3 | 6.5-13.5 mg/kg topically to pelvic patch, repeat in 10 days3 Anaxyrus houstonensis/reduced nematode egg counts |
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Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist causing sustained muscle contraction and paralysis in nematodes. Also has immunostimulant properties.
Narrow safety margin — toxicity causes cholinergic signs (salivation, tremors, dyspnea). TOXIC to dogs at high doses. Immunomodulatory use at low doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for houston toads may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Levamisole dose range in houston toads, with cited source references: topical 6.5–13.5 mg/kg repeat in 10 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Levamisole in houston toads: topical.
These are general warnings for Levamisole across species; consult the houston toad dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Narrow safety margin — toxicity causes cholinergic signs (salivation, tremors, dyspnea). TOXIC to dogs at high doses. Immunomodulatory use at low doses.
Why a species-specific page? Levamisole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in houston toads — 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.
| 5–10 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.4 | 5-10 mg/kg SC, ICe, repeat in 14 days15,99,143 Most species/lungworms; 5 mg/kg in chelonians; 10 mg/kg in lizards, snakes; very narrow range of safety; main advantage is that it ca |
| 10 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.3 | 10 mg/kg IM, ICe, topically,52 repeat in 2 wk Nematodes, including lungworms |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.3 | 100 mg/L × ≥72 hr bath52 Resistant nematodes |
| 100–300 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.3 | 100-300 mg/L × 24 hr bath, repeat in 1-2 wk52 Nematodes, including subcutaneous nematodes in aquatic amphibians; water soluble form is available through aquaculture supply companie |
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