Table 2.
Antiparasite strategies for dogs with canine parvovirus enteritis and coinfection with gastrointestinal parasites
| Drug | Dosage | Efficacy Against |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrantel pamoate | 5–10 mg/kg PO Q 24 h Repeat in 7–10 d |
Toxocara canis |
| Ancylostoma spp | ||
| Fenbendazole | 50 mg/kg PO Q 24 h for 3–5 d | Giardia duodenalis |
| Ancylostoma spp | ||
| Trichuris vulpisa | ||
| T canis | ||
| Sulfadimethoxine | 50–60 mg/kg PO Q 24 h for 5–20 d | Isospora spp |
| Metronidazole | 10–30 mg/kg PO Q 12 h for 5–7 d | G duodenalis |
Abbreviation: PO, by mouth.
For T vulpis, repeat dose of fenbendazole 3 weeks then 3 months after first therapy.