Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Pyrantel Pamoate is dosed at 5 mg/kg PO repeat in 14 days in russian tortoises, per 246. Klingenberg RJ. Understanding Reptile Parasites, Advanced Vivarium Systems, Irvine, CA; 2007:1-200. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.231 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Pyrantel Pamoate is used in russian tortoises for Nematodes. Routes documented in russian tortoises: PO. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrantel Pamoate in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Strongid-T, Nemex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5 mg/kg | repeat in 14 days | Nematodes | Weak | 246. Klingenberg RJ. Understanding Reptile Parasites, Advanced Vivarium Systems, Irvine, CA; 2007:1-200. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.231 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 russian tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pyrantel Pamoate dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: PO 5 mg/kg repeat in 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pyrantel Pamoate in russian tortoises: PO.
Pyrantel Pamoate is indicated in russian tortoises for: Nematodes.
These are general warnings for Pyrantel Pamoate across species; consult the russian tortoise 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 russian tortoises — 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.