Pyrantel Pamoate for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pyrantel Pamoate is used in cat for Roundworms, hookworms. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrantel Pamoate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Strongid-T, Nemex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | Single dose, repeat in 2-3 weeks | Single dose with repeat | Roundworms, hookworms | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with cat dosing
Pyrantel Pamoate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Pyrantel 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.