Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Pyrantel Pamoate is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO Single dose, repeat in 2-3 weeks in dogs, per Nemex 2 Non-Sterile - Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension [US Product Label for Dogs]. Zoetis; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d2d6dcd1-7835-4c7b-bbae-d14752d9983b — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1120 (2026-08-01).. Pyrantel Pamoate is used in dogs for Roundworms, hookworms. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrantel Pamoate in dogs, 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 | Nemex 2 Non-Sterile - Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension [US Product Label for Dogs]. Zoetis; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d2d6dcd1-7835-4c7b-bbae-d14752d9983b — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1120 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pyrantel Pamoate dose range in dogs, 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 dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Pyrantel Pamoate in dogs 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 dogs for: Roundworms, hookworms.
These are general warnings for Pyrantel Pamoate across species; consult the dog 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 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.