What's the right Levamisole dose for my 5.5kg cat with hookworms?

What an adorable kitten!! Each ml of the drug contains 50mg of the pyrantel base, and the dose for pyrantel pamoate is 5mg/kg. Here is how to figure it out: Body weight in pounds divided by 2.2 gives you the body weight in kg. For example, a 12 pound cat is 5.45 kg. Then, take the kg weight and multiply it by 5 -- in the example above, the 12 pound (5.45 kg) cat would get 27.27 mg of the pyrantel. Since each ml contains 50 mg, take 27.27 and divide by 50......27.27/50 = 0.54 ml. 12 pound cat = 0.54ml 10 pound cat = 0.45ml 2 pound cat = 0.09ml Be sure to dose them again in two weeks to make sure all the worms are killed. I hope this helps!

I would recommend taking Tigger to make sure mebendazole is the proper medication for him. Even though this is a dewormer and typically pretty safe 500mg is a large dose for a 5kg cat. It will be to hard to break this tablet to the appropriate dose for Tigger. Also mebendazole does not kill tapeworms so Tigger might need additional medication to deworm for tapeworms. I hope that helps

Albendazole is not commonly used in pets. For routine deworming, Pyrantel is a good option and will kill the common parasites of kittens (roundworms and hookworms). The dosages will be on the package or you can contact your veterinarian for assistance. You veterinarian also likely carries this product. I hope this helps.

Nothing special just treat at 5mg/kg (1lb=0,45kg) once. Pyrantel is usually given as a single dose that is repeated in two to three weeks to kill any parasites that have matured during that time. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

I'm sorry to hear that all of you are having this problem! For your dog, pyrantel pamoate or fenbendazole would be effective to treat hookworms - both of these can be purchased over the counter at most pet stores. Just follow the dosing instructions on the label of the product you purchase - it should say how much to give and for how long, based on your dog's weight. Unfortunately, it's illegal for us to give any kind of medical advice for humans, so I would advise you to consult with your physician regarding treatment for yourself and your boyfriend.

Yes, this product is safe and effective for many different types of worms. The dose depends on the size of the kitten and the size of the tablet. Usually, the packaging of the medication has a dose range on it. Otherwise, you may check on the manufacturers website for this information. With some products, the tablet will be too big to accurately cut down to the size needed for a kitten. If you are having this problem, then it's best to find a dewormer that is labeled for kittens.

The medication in Vermox syrup is mebendazole, which should not affect the kidneys. I would assume that the tapeworm injection was praziquantel which also should not affect the kidneys (praziquantel is not effective against roundworms).