Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 55 mg/kg PO q24h (loading), then q24h maintenance at half dose in dogs, per ALBON - Sulfadimethoxine Tablet [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=adc0eb45-6378-4702-817a-764ddb5ae605 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1225 (2026-08-01).. Sulfadimethoxine is used in dogs for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadimethoxine in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Albon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 55 mg/kg | q24h (loading), then q24h maintenance at half dose | 10-14 days | Coccidiosis | Strong | ALBON - Sulfadimethoxine Tablet [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=adc0eb45-6378-4702-817a-764ddb5ae605 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1225 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sulfadimethoxine dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 55 mg/kg q24h (loading), then q24h maintenance at half dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfadimethoxine in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Sulfadimethoxine in dogs include: 10-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sulfadimethoxine is indicated in dogs for: Coccidiosis.
These are general warnings for Sulfadimethoxine across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfadimethoxine 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.