Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Metaflumizone is used in dogs for Flea control. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metaflumizone in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: ProMeris
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Not recommended | q30 days topical | Monthly | Flea control | Anecdotal | Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.340 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.340' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.328; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.328. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
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Product withdrawn from some markets due to reports of pemphigus-like skin reactions in dogs. Monitor for autoimmune skin disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Metaflumizone dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Not recommended q30 days topical. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Metaflumizone in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Metaflumizone in dogs include: Monthly. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Metaflumizone is indicated in dogs for: Flea control.
These are general warnings for Metaflumizone across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Product withdrawn from some markets due to reports of pemphigus-like skin reactions in dogs. Monitor for autoimmune skin disease.
Why a species-specific page? Metaflumizone 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.