Doramectin
Also known as: Dectomax
- **Administration**: Read and follow all labeled instructions carefully. If using off-label for a dog or cat, ensure you understand the risks discussed by your veterinarian. - **Toxicity Warning**: Watch closely for signs of toxicity in dogs and cats, such as **dilated pupils, extreme lethargy, stumbling, blindness, or unresponsiveness**. Contact your vet immediately if these occur. - **Food Animal Withdrawals**: - **Cattle**: Must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 35-45 days of treatment (check specific product label). - **Swine**: Should not be slaughtered for human consumption within 24 days of treatment. - **Restrictions**: Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Should not be used in calves to be processed for veal. A withdrawal period has not been established in preruminating calves.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
What it is used for
- Feline demodicosis (D. cati, D. gatoi)
- Labeled indications (Injectable)
- Labeled indications (Pour-on)
- Labeled indications
- P. cuniculi infestations (Rabbits)
- Treatment of generalized demodicosis
- Treatment of generalized demodicosis
- Treatment of benign nodules secondary to S. lupi
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Injection site blemishes (IM administration)
- Pupil dilation (mydriasis) in dogs
- Lethargy
- Blindness
- Coma (especially in MDR1-mutant dogs)
Cautions & contraindications
- Dogs with MDR1-allele mutations (relative/absolute depending on dose)
- Female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older
- Calves to be processed for veal
- The manufacturer warns against use in unapproved species due to potential severe adverse reactions (including fatalities in dogs). Extreme caution or avoidance is recommended in herding breeds susceptible to the MDR1 (ABCB1) mutation (e.g., Collies, Australian Shepherds, Shelties, Long-haired Whippets) due to a significantly higher risk for severe neurotoxicity.
Frequently asked questions
What is Doramectin used for in pets?
- **Administration**: Read and follow all labeled instructions carefully. If using off-label for a dog or cat, ensure you understand the risks discussed by your veterinarian. - **Toxicity Warning**: Watch closely for signs of toxicity in dogs and cats, such as **dilated pupils, extreme lethargy, stumbling, blindness, or unresponsiveness**. Contact your vet immediately if these occur. - **Food Animal Withdrawals**: - **Cattle**: Must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 35-45 days of treatment (check specific product label). - **Swine**: Should not be slaughtered for human consumption within 24 days of treatment. - **Restrictions**: Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Should not be used in calves to be processed for veal. A withdrawal period has not been established in preruminating calves.
Is Doramectin safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.
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