Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Oxibendazole is dosed at 15–20 mg/kg PO once, repeat in 14 days in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Oxibendazole is used in dogs for GI nematodes. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxibendazole in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Anthelcide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–20 mg/kg | once, repeat in 14 days | 2 doses | GI nematodes | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds parasite beta-tubulin inhibiting microtubule formation and glucose uptake. Effective against adult and larval nematodes.
Primarily used in horses. Wide safety margin. Do not use concurrently with other benzimidazoles.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxibendazole dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 15–20 mg/kg once, repeat in 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxibendazole in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Oxibendazole in dogs include: 2 doses. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxibendazole is indicated in dogs for: GI nematodes.
These are general warnings for Oxibendazole across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily used in horses. Wide safety margin. Do not use concurrently with other benzimidazoles.
Why a species-specific page? Oxibendazole 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.