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Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

TOPICAL

Indications

ear mitesFleasheartwormintestinal parasites

Mechanism of Action

Imidacloprid (neonicotinoid) disrupts nicotinic acetylcholine transmission in fleas; moxidectin targets glutamate-gated chloride channels in nematodes. Heartworm prevention plus flea control.

Side effects & warnings

Available for dogs and cats. Monthly topical. Do not allow ingestion. Keep treated animals separated until dry. Not for rabbits (ferrets have specific formulation).

Species with Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

Free-tier preview — dog and cat dosing. Pro and Student unlock all 2 species including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)TOPICAL0 weight-based pipetteq30 daysStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)TOPICAL0 weight-based pipetteq30 daysStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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