Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Atovaquone is dosed at 13.3 mg/kg PO q8h in dogs, per Lin ECY, Chueh LL, Lin CN, Hsieh LE, Su BL. The therapeutic efficacy of two antibabesial strategies against Babesia gibsoni. Vet Parasitol. 2012;186(3-4):159-164. doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2011.11.073 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.136 (2026-08-01).. Atovaquone is used in dogs for Babesiosis (with azithromycin). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atovaquone in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Mepron
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 13.3 mg/kg | q8h | 10 days | Babesiosis (with azithromycin) | Moderate | Lin ECY, Chueh LL, Lin CN, Hsieh LE, Su BL. The therapeutic efficacy of two antibabesial strategies against Babesia gibsoni. Vet Parasitol. 2012;186(3-4):159-164. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.136 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atovaquone dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 13.3 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atovaquone in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Atovaquone in dogs include: 10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Atovaquone is indicated in dogs for: Babesiosis (with azithromycin).
These are general warnings for Atovaquone across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must be taken with fatty food for absorption. GI upset common. Often combined with azithromycin for Babesia. Limited veterinary data.
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 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.