Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Doramectin is used in dog for Demodectic mange, sarcoptic mange. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doramectin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dectomax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.2–0.6 mg/kg | q7-14d | Until 2 negative skin scrapings | Demodectic mange, sarcoptic mange | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.