Pocket Pet · Rattus norvegicus var. domestica · typical adult weight 0.25–0.70 kg
Selamectin is dosed at 6–12 mg/kg Topical Repeat at 14d in pet rats, per ExoticRx 2026 (rat dosing guide); Carpenter 6e. Selamectin is used in pet rats for External parasites. Routes documented in pet rats: Topical. A typical adult pet rat weighs 0.25–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in pet rats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 6–12 mg/kg | Repeat at 14d | External parasites | Moderate | ExoticRx 2026 (rat dosing guide); Carpenter 6e |
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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 pet rats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Selamectin dose range in pet rats, with cited source references: Topical 6–12 mg/kg Repeat at 14d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selamectin in pet rats: Topical.
Selamectin is indicated in pet rats for: External parasites.
These are general warnings for Selamectin across species; consult the pet rat 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 pet rats — 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.