Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Oxantel Pamoate is used in cat for Whipworm (rare in cats). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxantel Pamoate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20 mg/kg | Single dose | Repeat in 3 weeks if needed | Whipworm (rare in cats) | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Nicotinic receptor agonist causing depolarizing neuromuscular blockade in whipworms. Selective for Trichuris spp. due to poor absorption.
Usually combined with pyrantel for broader spectrum. GI upset rare. Minimal systemic absorption (acts locally in colon).
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? Oxantel Pamoate 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.