Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Morantel is used in dog for GI nematodes. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Morantel in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rumatel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | once | Single dose, repeat in 2-4 weeks | GI nematodes | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent in nematodes. Acts as cholinergic agonist at nicotinic receptors causing spastic paralysis.
Used primarily in cattle and goats. Wide safety margin. Do not combine with other cholinergic anthelmintics (pyrantel, levamisole).
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? Morantel 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.