Selamectin for Dwarf Hamsters
Pocket Pet · Phodopus spp. · typical adult weight 0.02–0.05 kg
Selamectin is dosed at 15 mg/kg TOP once in dwarf hamsters, per Merck Veterinary Manual (professional/veterinary version), "Hamsters," Rodents, Exotic and Laboratory Animals. merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/hamsters. Accessed 2026-07-06. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/hamsters. Selamectin is used in dwarf hamsters for Demodex infestation (demodicosis). Routes documented in dwarf hamsters: TOP. A typical adult dwarf hamster weighs 0.02–0.05 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in dwarf hamsters, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | 15 mg/kg | once | Demodex infestation (demodicosis) | Weak | Merck Veterinary Manual (professional/veterinary version), "Hamsters," Rodents, Exotic and Laboratory Animals. merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/hamsters. Accessed 2026-07-06. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/rodents/hamsters |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your dwarf hamster's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
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 dwarf hamsters may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Selamectin for Dwarf Hamsters?
Selamectin dose range in dwarf hamsters, with cited source references: TOP 15 mg/kg once.
How is Selamectin administered in Dwarf Hamsters?
Documented routes for Selamectin in dwarf hamsters: TOP.
What conditions does Selamectin treat in Dwarf Hamsters?
Selamectin is indicated in dwarf hamsters for: Demodex infestation (demodicosis).
What are the side effects of Selamectin in Dwarf Hamsters?
These are general warnings for Selamectin across species; consult the dwarf hamster 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.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with dwarf hamster 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 dwarf hamsters — 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.