Moxidectin Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Sheep By Weight
Important Safety Information
Avoid use in young horses, small ponies, or debilitated animals.
For topical applications in cattle, apply along the midline from the withers to the tail head. Avoid exposure to human skin and to other animals.
Duration of treatment for demodicosis is variable. Treat until two negative Demodex skin scrapings are achieved.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 572-575
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Purpose | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Heartworm prevention | PO | 3 mcg/kg | Every 30 days |
| Heartworm prevention | Topical | 2.5 mg/kg | Monthly | |
| Heartworm prevention | SQ | 0.17 mg/kg | Single dose | |
| Endoparasite control | PO | 25-300 mcg/kg | As needed | |
| Sarcoptic mange | PO, SQ | 0.2-0.25 mg/kg | Weekly for 3-6 weeks | |
| Demodicosis | SQ | 0.2 mg/kg | Weekly or every other week | |
| Demodicosis (high dose) | PO | 0.4 mg/kg | Daily | |
| Refractory Demodicosis | PO, SQ | 0.5-1.0 mg/kg | Daily or q72h for 21+ weeks | |
| Cats | Heartworm prevention | Topical | 1.0 mg/kg | Every 30 days |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Purpose | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | GI parasites | PO | 0.4 mg/kg | Single dose |
| Cattle | General | SQ | 0.2 mg/kg | Single dose |
| General | Topical | 0.5 mg/kg | Single application | |
| Sheep | General | PO | 0.2 mg/kg | Single dose |