Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Milbemycin Oxime Injectable is used in dog for Heartworm prevention (6 or 12 months). Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Milbemycin Oxime Injectable in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0 mg/kg | 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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.