Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Thiabendazole is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg PO q24h for 3 days in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Thiabendazole is used in dogs for Strongyloides infection. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiabendazole in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Mintezol, Thibenzole
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | q24h for 3 days | 3-day course; repeat in 3 weeks if needed | Strongyloides infection | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits fumarate reductase in nematode mitochondria, disrupting energy metabolism. Also has anti-fungal properties.
Generally well tolerated. GI upset possible. Not effective against all parasite species. Largely superseded by newer benzimidazoles.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Thiabendazole dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 50–100 mg/kg q24h for 3 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Thiabendazole in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Thiabendazole in dogs include: 3-day course; repeat in 3 weeks if needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Thiabendazole is indicated in dogs for: Strongyloides infection.
These are general warnings for Thiabendazole across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well tolerated. GI upset possible. Not effective against all parasite species. Largely superseded by newer benzimidazoles.
Why a species-specific page? Thiabendazole 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.