Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Imidocarb Dipropionate is used in dog for Babesiosis. Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imidocarb Dipropionate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Imizol, Carbesia
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–6.6 mg/kg | Once, may repeat in 14 days | Single injection; repeat once after 14 days if needed | Babesiosis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Interferes with Babesia and Ehrlichia energy metabolism by inhibiting inositol incorporation into parasites. Causes morphological changes and death.
Pain at injection site. Cholinergic signs (salivation, tearing, vomiting) may occur — pretreat with atropine. Nephrotoxic at high doses.
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? Imidocarb Dipropionate 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.