Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Acetazolamide is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q8-12h in dogs, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.38 (2026-08-01).. Acetazolamide is used in dogs for Acute glaucoma. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Acetazolamide in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Diamox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Short-term (transition to topical) | Acute glaucoma | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.38 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits carbonic anhydrase in ciliary body reducing aqueous humor production. Also inhibits renal carbonic anhydrase causing bicarbonate diuresis.
Systemic side effects: metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, GI upset, panting. Used for acute glaucoma. Topical CAIs (dorzolamide) preferred for chronic use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Acetazolamide dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Acetazolamide in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Acetazolamide in dogs include: Short-term (transition to topical). Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Acetazolamide is indicated in dogs for: Acute glaucoma.
These are general warnings for Acetazolamide across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Systemic side effects: metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, GI upset, panting. Used for acute glaucoma. Topical CAIs (dorzolamide) preferred for chronic use.
Why a species-specific page? Acetazolamide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.