Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Selamectin is dosed at 6–12 mg/kg TOPICAL q30d in cats, per Koch S, Torres S, Plumb D. Small Animal Dermatology Drug Handbook. Wiley-Blackwell; 2011. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1175 (2026-08-01).. Selamectin is used in cats for Heartworm prevention, fleas, ear mites, intestinal parasites. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 6–12 mg/kg | q30d | Monthly topical | Heartworm prevention, fleas, ear mites, intestinal parasites | Strong | Koch S, Torres S, Plumb D. Small Animal Dermatology Drug Handbook. Wiley-Blackwell; 2011. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1175 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Absorbed through skin; reaches systemic circulation.
Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Selamectin dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL 6–12 mg/kg q30d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selamectin in cats: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Selamectin in cats include: Monthly topical. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Selamectin is indicated in cats for: Heartworm prevention, fleas, ear mites, intestinal parasites.
These are general warnings for Selamectin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
Why a species-specific page? Selamectin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.