Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pyrantel Pamoate is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO Single dose, repeat in 2-3 weeks in cats, per Hoskins J. Veterinary pediatrics of the puppy and kitten. Presented at: Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference; 2006. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1120 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1093, Pyrantel monograph spanning p.1092-1093; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Pyrantel Pamoate is used in cats for Roundworms, hookworms. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrantel Pamoate in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Strongid-T, Nemex
| 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 | Hoskins J. Veterinary pediatrics of the puppy and kitten. Presented at: Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference; 2006. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1120 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1093, Pyrantel monograph spanning p.1092-1093; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.368 | 57.5 mg/kg pyrantel embonate. Pyridostigmine (Mestinon*) POM |
| 20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.722 | • 20 mg/kg once PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent in nematodes. Causes spastic paralysis of susceptible worms.
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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pyrantel Pamoate dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg Single dose, repeat in 2-3 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pyrantel Pamoate in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Pyrantel Pamoate in cats include: Single dose with repeat. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Pyrantel Pamoate is indicated in cats for: Roundworms, hookworms.
These are general warnings for Pyrantel Pamoate across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 cats — 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.