Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Interferon Omega (Feline) is dosed at 2.5 MU/kg IV q24h for 3 days in dogs, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed (2020), Part A, PDF p.227 (printed p.211), Interferon omega DOSES, Dogs; corroborated by Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (10th Ed 2023) PDF p.711 (printed p.684), Interferon Omega Feline Origin, DOGS. Interferon Omega (Feline) is used in dogs for Canine parvovirus adjunct therapy. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Interferon Omega (Feline) in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Virbagen Omega
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 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 (2020), Part A, PDF p.227 (printed p.211), Interferon omega DOSES, Dogs; corroborated by Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (10th Ed 2023) PDF p.711 (printed p.684), Interferon Omega Feline Origin, DOGS |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Interferon Omega (Feline) dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 2.5 MU/kg q24h for 3 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Interferon Omega (Feline) in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Interferon Omega (Feline) in dogs include: 3 consecutive days early in disease. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Interferon Omega (Feline) is indicated in dogs for: Canine parvovirus adjunct therapy.
These are general warnings for Interferon Omega (Feline) across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Transient fever and lethargy. Approved for feline use in EU/Japan. Not available in US. Species-specific so no neutralizing antibodies.
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 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.