Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Milbemycin Oxime Injectable is used in dogs for Heartworm prevention (6 or 12 months). Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Milbemycin Oxime Injectable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ProHeart 6/12 | One injection q6 or q12 months | Single injection | Heartworm prevention (6 or 12 months) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Sustained-release moxidectin (ProHeart) microspheres providing 6 or 12 months of heartworm prevention. Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels.
Single SC injection for 6-12 months heartworm prevention. Anaphylaxis risk (monitor 30 min post-injection). Not for dogs <12 months old. Must be administered by veterinarian.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Milbemycin Oxime Injectable dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC ProHeart 6/12 One injection q6 or q12 months. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Milbemycin Oxime Injectable in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Milbemycin Oxime Injectable in dogs include: Single injection. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Milbemycin Oxime Injectable is indicated in dogs for: Heartworm prevention (6 or 12 months).
These are general warnings for Milbemycin Oxime Injectable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Single SC injection for 6-12 months heartworm prevention. Anaphylaxis risk (monitor 30 min post-injection). Not for dogs <12 months old. Must be administered by veterinarian.
Why a species-specific page? Milbemycin Oxime Injectable 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.