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Pyrantel Pamoate is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO, SC, IM repeat in 14 days in rabbits, per Morissey JM, Carpenter JW. Appendix: Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.851 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.3 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent in nematodes. Causes spastic paralysis of susceptible worms.
Side effects & warnings
Very safe — poorly absorbed from GI tract. Effective against roundworms and hookworms. Do not combine with organophosphates or morantel (same mechanism). Safe in puppies from 2 weeks.
Species with Pyrantel Pamoate dosing data (32 dose rules)
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Sample dosing (2 of 32 cited rules)
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Hoskins J. Veterinary pediatrics of the puppy and kitten. Presented at: Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference; 2006. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1093, Pyrantel monograph spanning p.1092-1093.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure.
· 994. Wilson GH, Greenacre CB, Howerth EW, et al. Ascaridosis in a group of psittacine birds. J Avian Med Surg. 1999;13:32-39. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.441 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds).
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· Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016. doi:10.1016/c2013-0-00632-9 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 12.3 (Antiparasitic Agents (Internal Parasites) Used in Miniature Pigs.a,b).
· Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.258.
· Reinemeyer CR, Hutchens DE, Eckblad WP, Marchiondo AA, Shugart JI. Dose-confirmation studies of the cestocidal activity of pyrantel pamoate paste in horses. Vet Parasitol. 2006;138(3-4):234-239. doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.02.008 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1092, Pyrantel monograph spanning p.1092-1093.
· Samour, Avian Medicine, 3rd Ed. (raptor formulary appendix), p.668. Row as printed binds this dose to raptors on its own line: "Pyrantel Strongid (Pfizer); Nemex Raptors PO 20 mg/kg once Control of nematodes".