Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Atovaquone is used in dog for Babesiosis (with azithromycin). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atovaquone in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Mepron
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 13.3 mg/kg | q8h | 10 days | Babesiosis (with azithromycin) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits mitochondrial electron transport at cytochrome bc1 complex (Complex III) in protozoa. Active against Pneumocystis, Toxoplasma, Babesia.
Must be taken with fatty food for absorption. GI upset common. Often combined with azithromycin for Babesia. Limited veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Atovaquone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.