Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Albuterol is dosed at Nebulize 2.5mg in 3ml saline or MDI with spacer in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Albuterol is used in dogs for Bronchospasm. Routes documented in dogs: Inhalation. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Albuterol in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | Nebulize 2.5mg in 3ml saline or MDI with spacer | 90-180 mcg via MDI/nebulizer, q4-6h PRN | As needed | Bronchospasm | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Inhalation | 100mcg/puff standard | 100-200 mcg via MDI q4-6h | As needed | Bronchospasm | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.385 (2026-08-01). |
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Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. Rapid onset (5-15 min), short duration (4-6 hours).
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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Albuterol dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: Inhalation Nebulize 2.5mg in 3ml saline or MDI with spacer 90-180 mcg via MDI/nebulizer, q4-6h PRN; Inhalation 100mcg/puff standard 100-200 mcg via MDI q4-6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Albuterol in dogs: Inhalation.
Cited course lengths for Albuterol in dogs include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Albuterol is indicated in dogs for: Bronchospasm.
These are general warnings for Albuterol across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Use with spacer/chamber for MDI in cats (AeroKat). Tachycardia, tremors at high doses. Hypokalemia. Rescue bronchodilator for feline asthma.
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 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.