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Drugs available for chemoprophylaxis of feline heartworm disease
| Macrocyclic lactone | Monthly dose | Administration route |
|---|---|---|
| Ivermectin | 24 ug/kg | Oral |
| Milbemycin oxime (in combination with praziquantel) | 2.0 mg/kg | Oral |
| Moxidectin (in combination with imidacloprid) | 1.0 mg/kg | Topical, spot-on |
| Selamectin (may be in combination with sarolaner) | 6.0 mg/kg | Topical, spot-on |
| Eprinomectin (in combination with praziquantel and (S)-methoprene and fipronil) | 0.48 mg/kg | Topical, spot-on |
