Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Interferon Omega (Feline) is used in dog for Canine parvovirus adjunct therapy. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Interferon Omega (Feline) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Virbagen Omega
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2.5 MU/kg | q24h for 3 days | 3 consecutive days early in disease | Canine parvovirus adjunct therapy | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Feline recombinant interferon omega with antiviral, antiproliferative, and immunomodulatory activity. Species-specific, reducing antibody formation.
Transient fever and lethargy. Approved for feline use in EU/Japan. Not available in US. Species-specific so no neutralizing antibodies.
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? Interferon Omega (Feline) 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.