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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.9, Acetazolamide monograph spanning p.9-10; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.9, Acetazolamide monograph spanning p.9-10; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–8 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.18 | 4-8 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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.