Pocket Pet · Octodon degus · typical adult weight 0.17–0.30 kg
Doramectin is dosed at 0.2–0.5 mg/kg SC q7-14d x 2-3 treatments in degus, per Beck W, Pantchev N. Praktische Parasitologie bei Heimtieren, Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft MBH & Co, Hannover, Germany; 2006. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.776 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Doramectin is used in degus for Ectoparasites/endoparasites. Routes documented in degus: SC. A typical adult degu weighs 0.17–0.30 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doramectin in degus, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dectomax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | q7-14d x 2-3 treatments | Ectoparasites/endoparasites | Weak | Beck W, Pantchev N. Praktische Parasitologie bei Heimtieren, Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft MBH & Co, Hannover, Germany; 2006. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.776 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
MDR1-sensitive breeds: CONTRAINDICATED (Collies, etc.). Long duration of action (single injection). Not for use in cats. Approved for cattle/swine — extra-label in small animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for degus may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doramectin dose range in degus, with cited source references: SC 0.2–0.5 mg/kg q7-14d x 2-3 treatments. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doramectin in degus: SC.
Doramectin is indicated in degus for: Ectoparasites/endoparasites.
These are general warnings for Doramectin across species; consult the degu dosing table above for species-specific guidance. MDR1-sensitive breeds: CONTRAINDICATED (Collies, etc.). Long duration of action (single injection). Not for use in cats. Approved for cattle/swine — extra-label in small animals.
Why a species-specific page? Doramectin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in degus — 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.