Selamectin for Chinchilla
Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
Selamectin is used in chinchilla for External parasites. Routes documented in chinchilla: Topical. A typical adult chinchilla weighs 0.40–0.80 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in chinchilla, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 6 mg/kg | Once | External parasites | Weak | ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide) |
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Mechanism of action
Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Absorbed through skin; reaches systemic circulation.
Side effects & warnings
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 chinchilla may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with chinchilla dosing
Selamectin dosing in other species
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 chinchilla — 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.