Amphibian · Xenopus laevis · typical adult weight 0.05–0.25 kg
Moxidectin is dosed at 200 μg/kg s.c. q4months in african clawed frogs, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.225. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.225' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.211; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.211. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Moxidectin is used in african clawed frogs for Nematodes. Routes documented in african clawed frogs: s.c.. A typical adult african clawed frog weighs 0.05–0.25 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Moxidectin in african clawed frogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: ProHeart, Advantage Multi, ProHeart 6, ProHeart 12
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| s.c. | 200 μg/kg | q4months | Nematodes | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.225. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.225' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.211; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.211. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.225 | 200 μg (micrograms)/kg s.c. q4months for nematodes |
| 200 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.3 | 200 μg/kg SC at ∼ q4mo x 3 treatments |
| 200 | SC | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.3 | 200 μg/kg SC q4mo38 Nematodes |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Sustained-release formulation provides 6- or 12-month heartworm prevention.
Caution in MDR1-mutant dogs. ProHeart injection: risk of anaphylaxis (monitor 30 min post-injection). Test for heartworm before starting. Store properly.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african clawed frogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Moxidectin dose range in african clawed frogs, with cited source references: s.c. 200 μg/kg q4months. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Moxidectin in african clawed frogs: s.c..
Moxidectin is indicated in african clawed frogs for: Nematodes.
These are general warnings for Moxidectin across species; consult the african clawed frog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Caution in MDR1-mutant dogs. ProHeart injection: risk of anaphylaxis (monitor 30 min post-injection). Test for heartworm before starting. Store properly.
Why a species-specific page? Moxidectin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african clawed frogs — 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.
| 0.4 |
| PO |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.3 |
| 0.4 mg/kg divided PO and intra-nasal q14d x 2 treatments 0.4 mg/kg SC |
| 0.4 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.3 | 0.4 mg/kg divided PO and intra-nasal q14d x 2 treatments 0.4 mg/kg SC |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.