Sulfadimethoxine for Goat
Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is used in goat for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in goat: PO. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadimethoxine in goat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Albon
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 55 mg/kg | q24h (110mg/kg day 1) | 5 days | Coccidiosis | Moderate | FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Side effects & warnings
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 goat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Sulfadimethoxine dosing in other species
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 goat — 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.