Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Permethrin is used in dog for Flea and tick prevention. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Permethrin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vectra 3D, K9 Advantix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | q30 days | Monthly application | Flea and tick prevention | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Disrupts sodium channel function in arthropod nervous system causing paralysis. Repellent and insecticidal activity.
EXTREMELY TOXIC TO CATS — even small exposures can be fatal (tremors, seizures, death). Dogs only. Do not apply to dogs that co-habit with cats.
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? Permethrin 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.