Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 55 mg/kg PO q24h (110mg/kg day 1) in goats, per FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines — dose corroborated 2026-08-05 in Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 10th ed, Sulfadimethoxine monograph, printed p.1198. NOTE: FARAD publishes meat/milk WITHDRAWAL intervals for extralabel use; it is not the source of the dose itself, so the dose is cited to Plumb's and FARAD retained for the withdrawal guidance. Sulfadimethoxine is used in goats for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in goats: PO. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadimethoxine in goats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 55 mg/kg | q24h (110mg/kg day 1) | 5 days | Coccidiosis | Moderate | FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines — dose corroborated 2026-08-05 in Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 10th ed, Sulfadimethoxine monograph, printed p.1198. NOTE: FARAD publishes meat/milk WITHDRAWAL intervals for extralabel use; it is not the source of the dose itself, so the dose is cited to Plumb's and FARAD retained for the withdrawal guidance. |
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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 goats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sulfadimethoxine dose range in goats, with cited source references: PO 55 mg/kg q24h (110mg/kg day 1). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfadimethoxine in goats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Sulfadimethoxine in goats include: 5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sulfadimethoxine is indicated in goats for: Coccidiosis.
These are general warnings for Sulfadimethoxine across species; consult the goat 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 goats — 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.