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Lufenuron is dosed at 30–45 mg/kg PO q30d in ferrets, per Kelleher SA. Skin disease of ferrets. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2002;11:136-140. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.937 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Ferrets). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits chitin synthesis in flea eggs and larvae, preventing development. Does not kill adult fleas.
Does NOT kill adult fleas — prevents flea egg development only. Must be used as part of comprehensive flea control. Give with food for absorption.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 30 mg/kg | q30d | Strong | PROGRAM FLAVOR TABS - lufenuron tablet [US canine and feline product label]. In: Elanco US Inc.; 2018. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.814 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.785, Lufenuron/Lufenuron Combination Products monograph spanning p.785-787; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10 mg/kg | q30d | Strong | PROGRAM FLAVOR TABS - lufenuron tablet [US canine and feline product label]. In: Elanco US Inc.; 2018. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.813 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.786, Lufenuron/Lufenuron Combination Products monograph spanning p.785-787; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, |
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