Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Oxantel Pamoate is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO Single dose, repeat in 3 weeks in dogs, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.368 (2026-08-01).. Oxantel Pamoate is used in dogs for Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxantel Pamoate in dogs, 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 | Two doses 3 weeks apart | Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.368 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxantel Pamoate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 20 mg/kg Single dose, repeat in 3 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxantel Pamoate in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Oxantel Pamoate in dogs include: Two doses 3 weeks apart. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxantel Pamoate is indicated in dogs for: Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis).
These are general warnings for Oxantel Pamoate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Usually combined with pyrantel for broader spectrum. GI upset rare. Minimal systemic absorption (acts locally in colon).
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 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.