Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
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.
US trade names: Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil, Airomir, Salbutamol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 100-200 mcg via MDI q4-6h | As needed | Bronchospasm | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.369Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Inhalation | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 90-180 mcg via MDI/nebulizer, q4-6h PRN | As needed |
| Bronchospasm |
| Moderate |
| Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.24, Albuterol monograph spanning p.24-26.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–50 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.43 | • 20-50 mcg/kg q6-8h, oral, up to a maximum of 100 mcg/kg q6h. |
| 100 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.43 | • 20-50 mcg/kg q6-8h, oral, up to a maximum of 100 mcg/kg q6h. |
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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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 See the cited source for the printed regimen 100-200 mcg via MDI q4-6h; Inhalation See the cited source for the printed regimen 90-180 mcg via MDI/nebulizer, q4-6h PRN. 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.