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US brand names:Amphojel, AlternaGEL
Aluminum Hydroxide is dosed at 30–60 mg/kg PO q8-12h in rabbits, per Brown SA. Rabbit urinary tract disease. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1997:785-787. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rabbits). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds dietary phosphorus in GI tract forming insoluble aluminum phosphate, preventing absorption. Reduces serum phosphorus levels.
Mix with food (must be present when phosphorus is in GI tract). Constipation common. Aluminum toxicity with long-term use and renal disease. Monitor serum phosphorus.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 30–90 mg/kg | q8h with meals | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.44, Aluminum Hydroxide monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 30–90 mg/kg | q24h total daily dose, divided with each meal | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.44, Aluminum Hydroxide monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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