Albuterol for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Albuterol is used in dog for Bronchospasm. Routes documented in dog: Inhalation. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Albuterol in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 0 mg/kg | 90-180 mcg via MDI/nebulizer, q4-6h PRN | As needed | Bronchospasm | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. Rapid onset (5-15 min), short duration (4-6 hours).
Side effects & warnings
Use with spacer/chamber for MDI in cats (AeroKat). Tachycardia, tremors at high doses. Hypokalemia. Rescue bronchodilator for feline asthma.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Respiratory drugs with dog dosing
Albuterol dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Albuterol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.