Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
Selamectin is dosed at 6 mg/kg Topical Once in chinchillas, per ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide). Selamectin is used in chinchillas for External parasites. Routes documented in chinchillas: Topical. A typical adult chinchilla weighs 0.40–0.80 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in chinchillas, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 6 mg/kg | Once | External parasites | Weak | ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide) |
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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 chinchillas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Selamectin dose range in chinchillas, with cited source references: Topical 6 mg/kg Once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selamectin in chinchillas: Topical.
Selamectin is indicated in chinchillas for: External parasites.
These are general warnings for Selamectin across species; consult the chinchilla 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 chinchillas — 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.