Anthelmintic Treatments for Lungworms a
Anthelmintic Treatments for Lungworms a
Parasite | Host | Treatment/Doseb |
|---|---|---|
Dictyocaulus viviparus | Cattle | Ivermectin (0.2 mg/kg, PO or SC; or 0.5 mg/kg, pour-on) Doramectin (0.2 mg/kg, SC; or 0.5 mg/kg, pour-on) Moxidectin (0.2 mg/kg, SC; or 0.5 mg/kg, pour-on) Eprinomectin (1 mg/kg, SC; or 0.5 mg/kg, pour-on) Fenbendazole (10 mg/kg, PO) Albendazole (10 mg/kg, PO) Oxfendazole (4.5 mg/kg, PO) |
D filaria, Muellerius capillaris | Sheep, goats | Ivermectin (sheep: 0.2 mg/kg, PO; goats: 0.4 mg/kg, PO) Moxidectin (sheep: 0.2 mg/kg, PO; goats: 0.4 mg/kg, PO) Fenbendazole (5 mg/kg, PO) Albendazole (sheep: 7.5 mg/kg, PO; goats: 10 mg/kg, PO) |
D filaria, D viviparus | Alpacas, llamas | Ivermectin (0.2 mg/kg, POc) |
D arnfieldi | Donkeys,c) horses | Ivermectin (0.2 mg/kg, PO) Moxidectin (0.4 mg/kg, POc) |
Metastrongylus spp | Pigs | Ivermectin (0.3 mg/kg, SC) Doramectin (0.3 mg/kg, SC) Fenbendazole (9 mg/kg, mixed in feed, for 3–12 days) |
Aelurostrongylus abstrusus | Catsc | Fenbendazole (50 mg/kg, PO, for 2–5 days) Emodepside (3 mg/kg, topical) Eprinomectin (0.5 mg/kg, topical) Moxidectin (1 mg/kg, topical) Selamectin (6 mg/kg, topical) |
Oslerus osleri | Dogsc | Fenbendazole (50 mg/kg, PO, q 24 h for 10–14 days) Ivermectin (0.2–0.3 mg/kg; may need up to three doses) |
Eucoleus aerophilus | Dogs, catsc | Fenbendazole (dogs: 50 mg/kg, PO, q 24 h for 14 days) Eprinomectin (cats: 0.5 mg/kg, topical) Moxidectin (cats: 1 mg/kg, topical) |
Crenosoma vulpis | Dogsc | Fenbendazole (50 mg/kg, PO, q 24 h for 3 days) Milbemycin oxime (0.5 mg/kg, PO) Moxidectin (2.5 mg/kg, topical) |
a In severe cases, anti-inflammatories may also be helpful. | ||
b Dose depends on the product and the species. Sustained-release devices are not included. Always follow manufacturers' recommendations, including withdrawal times as applicable. Depending on parasite species, multiple treatments may be needed. Be aware that some recommendations constitute off-label use. | ||
c Anecdotal evidence for efficacy but no published evidence. | ||